Focus on food: August 25, 2008

Fresh Shrimp Scampi

Recipes from "Grill for the Fun of it" by Chris Killenberg & Albert Lees.

Ingredients:
• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• crusty bread

Directions:
• Combine oil and garlic in a skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add shrimp.

• Cook until pink, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

• Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Add salt and cayenne to taste