Shrimp Scampi

8 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. any size shrimp (unshelled)
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. salad or olive oil
  • 1/4 c. parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse shrimp; remove shells, leaving tails on.
  2. 2
    Devein.
  3. 3
    Wash under cold running water.
  4. 4
    Drain and pat dry.
  5. 5
    Melt butter or margarine in a shallow baking pan.
  6. 6
    Add salad oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, salt, cayenne and lemon juice.
  7. 7
    Mix well.
  8. 8
    Add shrimp, tossing or stirring lightly in butter mixture to coat well.
  9. 9
    Arrange in a single layer in the pan.
  10. 10
    Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Turn shrimp.
  12. 12
    Broil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until red and lightly browned.
  13. 13
    Serve shrimp with remaining chopped parsley sprinkled over the mixture.
  14. 14
    Serves 8.

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