Garlicky Shrimp Scampi
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Super quick and easy, shrimp in a lemony garlic and butter sauce. What could be better?
Ingredients
| ¾ | pound |
shrimp
shelled and deveined |
* |
| 3 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
minced or pressed |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
minced |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
lemon zest
grated |
* |
| 1 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
|
* |
Directions
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Stir in green onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt; cook until bubbly, about one minute.
Add the well dried shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, untill shrimp turn pink (4 to 5 minutes) and are just cooked through.
Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, and dash of hot pepper seasoning.
Serve immediately.
