Lighter Shrimp Scampi

Name: Lighter Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on, pat dry; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; coarse salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Recipe by Pomtini

(From Everyday Food) Scampi minus the butter and wine. Keep a bag of frozen (raw) shrimp in the freezer and you can have a quick and easy weekday meal on hand. (It just takes a few minutes to quick thaw the shrimp, follow the directions on the bag.) I always have a jar of minced garlic in the fridge and I often sub bottled lemon juice for fresh. I serve with steamed broccoli and a salad. You could also serve with a side of pasta, rice, or garlic bread.

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READY IN: 19mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on, pat dry
1

tablespoon olive oil
2

garlic cloves, minced
coarse salt and pepper
¹⁄₄

teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Set broiler rack 4 inches from heat.
Place shrimp in a large broiler proof rimmed baking sheet. (I use a 9x13 glass baking dish.)
Sprinkle with oil and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer.
Broil 3-4 minutes, until opaque throughout. Sprinkle with lemon juice, toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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