Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 cup butter; 3 chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 minced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp
1 cup butter
3 chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1

Melt butter and oil in large skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
2

Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring often. Pat shrimp dry and add to skillet.
3

Cook stirring occasionally until shrimp turn pink (Approx. 5 minutes).
4

Blend in parsley, cilanto, basil, and lemon peel. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring often.
5

Serve alone, or over angel hair pasta or rice.