Shrimp scampi (#19)

Yield: 4 servings

Measure Ingredient
1¼ pounds Raw, medium shrimp, peeled
\N \N . and deveined*
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 eaches Cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Freshly grated lemon rind
½ teaspoon Salt
\N x Freshly ground black pepper
\N pinch Cayenne pepper (optional)

1. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining ingredients.

Marinate, loosely covered, 1 hour.

2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat, until very hot.

3. Add the shrimp all at once and stir-fry 2 minutes, until the shrimp curl and are cooked through. Serve immediately.

TIPS: * To devein the shrimp, peel off and discard the shells.

With a paring knife, cut a shallowslit the full length of the back of the shrimp. Scrape or pull out the darkvein and discard.

From "Woman's Day: The Only 25 Recipes You'll Ever Need," by Sidney Burstein, ISBN 0-385-41179-0, 1990.

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Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 05-11-95

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