Shrimp Scampi(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. finely chopped shallots or scallions
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. salt
ground black pepper
4 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
lemon quarters

Preparation

Preheat broiler to highest temperature.
Use a pan big enough to hold shrimp in one layer.
Melt butter.
Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add shrimp and coat completely with butter.
Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes, then turn and broil 4 to 10 minutes longer.
Sprinkle parsley and serve.