Broiled Scampi Appetizer Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Raw Medium-Size Shrimp- 1 1/2 lb, shelled leaving tail
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Olive oil1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shallots1
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm)
 Stewed tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), canned
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Lemon juice1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Slightly cut each shrimp lengthwise, from head to tail, leaving intact at tail.
2) Discard the dark vein from center of shrimp.

MAKING
3) In a large non-stick pan, heat oil and butter and saute shallot and garlic, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
4) Stir in the tomatoes and mushrooms; stirring frequently for 5 minutes longer.
5) Season with salt, pepper and add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons parsley and the shrimp; toss to mix well.
6) Portion the shrimp mixture into six individual baking dishes.
7) Place the baking dishes under broiler, and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 10 minutes, or just until shrimp are tender.

SERVING
8) Dredge each dish with rest of parsley and serve hot.
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