Sauteed Shrimp With Garlic And Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 doz. large shrimp (about 1 3/4 lb.), shelled
1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
8 medium scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced separately
2 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. dry white wine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, in one piece
1 Tbsp. minced flat leaf parsley

Preparation

Place a shrimp flat on a work surface with the tail nearest you.
Hold the shrimp flat with one hand.
Using a sharp paring knife and beginning at the head end, slit 2/3 of the way down the shrimp toward the tail, cutting about halfway through.
Scrape out the exposed vein.
Repeat with the remaining shrimp.