Dinner
Shrimp Scampi
Description
You’ll be happy to discover that your Italian-restaurant favorite is so easy to make at home. While it certainly sounds like a complicated dish, this simple shrimp scampi recipe, which is made right in a skillet, can be on the table in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
- 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Directions:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. (Do not overcook shrimp or they will become tough.) Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.
