Shrimp Scampi

Apparently "scampi" in restaurant lingo means "lots of butter". While this recipe does use some butter, most of the flavor is derived from the spices and herbs used. This will not clog your arteries as much as you think it might.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. oregano
• Pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes
• Parsley, to garnish

Directions:

• Rinse shrimp in colander and dry each piece with a paper towel (cooking wet shrimp does not cook it thoroughly and it tends to burn on the outside too quickly).
• Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook until garlic is golden brown.
• Add shrimp to pan. Season with pepper and oregano. Stir occasionally until shrimp is mostly pink and has a defined carmelized look to it. Add lemon juice and stir until it is mixed in well.

• Serve over bed of buttered pasta and garnish with parsley.

Makes about 3 servings.

~Geno