Shrimp Scampi Recipe
large fresh shrimp sizzled in lemon, butter, garlic and fresh Italian parsley
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the shrimp
Peel and devein the large fresh shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mince the garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
- 3
Chop the parsley
Wash and finely chop the fresh Italian parsley.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the butter and oil
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter and add the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook the shrimp
Add the prepared shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 7
Add lemon
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well to combine the flavors. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp scampi, and serve immediately.
