Scampi


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Yield:

6.0 servings

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December 18, 2009

Creator:

Anonymous

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Ingredients

2 lbs. large raw shrimp
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 lemon wedges

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Remove shells from shrimp, leaving shell on tail section only. Devein; wash under running water, and drain on paper towels.
3
Melt butter in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish in oven. Add salt, garlic, and 1 tablespoon parsley; mix well.
4
Arrange shrimp in single layer in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes.
5
Turn shrimp. Sprinkle with lemon peel, lemon juice, and remaining parsley. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender.
6
Arrange shrimp on heated serving platter. Pour garlic butter over all. Garnish with lemon wedges.
7
NOTE: Do not overcook the shrimp or they will be tough. If smaller shrimp are substituted, cut down on the cooking time. Serve with crusty Italian bread, to soak up the butter.

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