Sauteed Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. fresh basil
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1/2 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned with tails left on
1 lemon
salt and freshly ground parsley sprigs

Preparation

In a saute pan or skillet over medium heat, heat oil with basil; add shallot.
Saute until tender; do not brown.
Add shrimp and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes, or just until pink.
Squeeze lemon onto shrimp; season to taste and sprinkle with parsley. Serve from pan at table.