Italian so good! Seafood

Scampi

Total prep and bake time less than 15 minutes!!

2 lbs large raw shrimp needed.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove shells from shrimp leaving the tail section only. De vein and wash under running water, draining on paper towels.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter or margarine in a 13X9X2 inch baking dish in oven. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt or substitute, 6 gloves of crushed garlic cloves, and 1 Tablespoon parsley. Mix well.

Arrange the shrimp in single layer in baling dish. Bake uncovered for approx. 5 minutes.
Turn shrimp and sprinkle with lemon 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel, and then add the remaining parsley.

Bake for approx. 10 minutes or until tender.
Arrange the shrimp on heated serving platter and pour the garlic butter over it all. Garnish if desired with lemon wedges.
Makes 6-8 servings.