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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

By PutoPinoy on Monday, July 23, 2007 At Monday, July 23, 2007

Ingredients:

6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 lb. lg. shrimp
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. oil
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Mince garlic. Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. In large frying pan, melt the butter in the oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Toss until shrimp are coated. Serve immediately. Note: You may cut down on the amount of garlic used depending on your own like or dislike of a strong garlic flavor.