SHRIMP SCAMPI

1 1/2	lb	medium or large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4	lb	unsalted butter (1 stick)
2		cloves garlic - minced
2	Tblsp	lemon juice
2	Tblsp	parsley, finely chopped

1/3	cup	white wine or vermouth
		Salt and pepper to taste
	opt	Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling over)
	opt	Chives or parsley finely chopped, to garnish,

1	Put the shrimp on a large plate and season the shrimp with salt and pepper
2	Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter to the skillet to melt
3	When the butter is melted and and foaming has subsided add garlic and parsley and cook til softened but not brown
4	Add lemon juice, wine or vermouth and simmer for a couple minutes
5	Add shrimp and sauté quickly stirring until tender ( turn pink ), about 4 to 6 minutes. Do not over cook or shrimp will be tough.
6	Divide the shrimp among 4 plates, 4 shallow ramekins, or arrange on a platter. Pour sauce over shrimp, garnish, and serve.

Tips

To do this recipe in the oven, Melt the butter in a shallow baking dish, baking pan, or shallow ramekins. When the butter has melted, add the rest of the ingredients to dish and stir well. Then arrange the shrimp ( coat each side of the shrimp with the mixture ) in the dish or baking pan. Broil about 4 minutes or bake at 450 degrees for 4 to 7 minutes.

This recipe works equally well using scallops instead of shrimp or using a combination of shrimp and scallops.

Recipe works great as a side dish, main dish, or served over pasta.