Sauteed Shrimp With Lemon And Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail intact
6 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 green onions, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over med-high heat.
Add half of the shrimp and cook until pink, about 1 minute.
Using tongs, turn the shrimp, add half of the garlic, and cook until the shrimp are pink on the second side, just a few seconds.
Season with salt and pepper, toss, and quickly add half of the green onions, parsley, and lemon juice.
Toss again and transfer to a platter.
Wipe the pan clean and repeat to cook the remaining shrimp and other ingredients, then serve.