Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. large raw fresh shrimp
1/4 tsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. chopped parsley, divided
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 lemon wedges

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
Remove shells and devein shrimp.
Rinse well and drain on paper towels.
Melt butter in oblong baking dish.
Add garlic and 1 tablespoon parsley.
Mix well.
Add shrimp in single layer.
Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Turn shrimp and sprinkle with lemon peel, juice and remaining parsley.
Bake 5 minutes more or until pink.
Overcooking will toughen.
To serve, garnish with lemon wedges.