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shrimp scampi tapa

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs medium shrimp
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil or butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • zest of one lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • juice of one lemon
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In large bowl, combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, and salt.
  • Let marinate for 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • In large skillet, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add shrimp.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until shrimp is white and no longer translucent.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat.
  • Top with fresh squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!