Shrimp Scampi

Submitted by veggie Jen

"Classic restaurant fare is super fast and super delicious. All you need is a few minutes, a skillet and some shrimp, garlic and olive oil for starters"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olives or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
• 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• grated parmesan cheese, if desired

directions

1. 1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. (Do not overcook shrimp or they will become tough.) Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.