New Orleans-style Scampi

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs fresh shrimp, unpeeled jumbo size (not frozen!!, fresh is best!)
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. set the shrimp aside. (keep cold, over ice).
• 2 melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. add the lemon juice, shallots/green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and hot sauce. stir well to combine.
• 3 arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. brush the shrimp with the butter mixture. sprinkle with the paprika. broil 6 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with the butter mixture. serve immediately. offer the butter mixture left in the cooking pan as a dip/sauce for the shrimp.