Master Recipe

Shrimp Scampi

NOTE: Use the cayenne pepper sparingly to give the faintest hint of spiciness. Serves four.

  ¹/₄    cup extra-virgin olive oil

  4    medium garlic cloves, minced

  2    pounds large shrimp (21 to 25 count per pound), peeled, deveined if desired, and rinsed

  ¹/₄    cup minced fresh parsley leaves

  2    tablespoons lemon juice

      Salt

      Cayenne pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to sizzle. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until fragrant and pale gold, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, about 7 minutes. Be careful not to overcook shrimp or they will become tough. Off heat, stir in parsley, lemon juice, and salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve immediately.