GAMBERI ALLA GRIGLIA – Broiled Shrimp with Garlic Butter
Ingredients
2 pounds large fresh shrimp in their shells or defrosted frozen shrimp
2 tbsp. butter
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
½ cup scallions (green onion) finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ tsp. salt
Fresh ground black pepper
4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, preferably the flat-leaf Italian type
Lemon quarters
Shell the shrimp, but be careful not to remove the last small segment of the shell or the tail. With a small sharp knife, slit each shrimp down the back and lift out the black or white intestinal vein.
Wash the shrimp quickly under cold running water and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Preheat the broiler to its highest temperature. In a shallow flameproof baking dish or pan just large enough to hold the shrimp in one layer, Add the oil, lemon juice, shallots, garlic, salt and a few grindings of pepper.
Add the shrimp and turn them in the oil mixture until they glisten on all sides.
Broil them 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes, then turn the shrimp over and broil them for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until they are lightly browned and firm to the touch. Be careful to not overcook them.
With tongs, transfer the shrimp to a heated serving platter, pour the sauce from the pan over them, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Garnish with lemon quarters, and serve.
Serves 6
Preparation and Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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