Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 large raw shrimp
2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
1 Tbsp. chopped shallots or onion
pepper to taste
sprinkle of salt (optional)
8 Tbsp. butter (1/4 lb.)
3/4 c. white wine
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
chopped parsley
1 (6 oz.) box Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice, prepared by package directions

Preparation

Saute shrimp in 5 tablespoons butter until pink.
Add garlic, shallots and pepper.
When shrimp is done (4 to 5 minutes, until barely transparent), add remaining butter.
As it melts, stir in wine slowly, mixing until it emulsifies.
Add lemon juice and parsley.
Serve over rice.
Makes 4 servings.
Can be cut in half for two.