Italian Shrimp (Scampi Italiano) Recipe
The italian shrimp or scampi italiano is a peppy and savory shrimp recipe made with large shrimps. Seasoned with a spicy mix of garlic with parsley and pimiento, the italian shrimp is skillet cooked till tender. Finished with some lemon juice and butter, i love these zesty shrimps with rice or pastas. they definately add a start to the meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive or other cooking oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 whole pimento, mashed
2 pounds large fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
Mix oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and pimento.
Dip shrimp in mixture and cook in a hot skillet over low heat about 2 minutes on each side.
Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil mixture over shrimp; cover and cook until tender (5 to 8 minutes), turning once.
Transfer shrimp to a serving dish.
Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet; stir and heat until mixture begins to sizzle.
Pour over shrimp and serve hot.
Dip shrimp in mixture and cook in a hot skillet over low heat about 2 minutes on each side.
Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil mixture over shrimp; cover and cook until tender (5 to 8 minutes), turning once.
Transfer shrimp to a serving dish.
Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet; stir and heat until mixture begins to sizzle.
Pour over shrimp and serve hot.
