Lemon Garlic Broiled Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Shrimp - fresh or frozen
2		Garlic cloves - finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter or margarine - melted
3 tablespoons	45ml	Lemon juice
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Chopped fresh parsley - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Thaw shrimp if frozen in the refrigerator or under continuously running water. Peel and devein shrimp if necessary. Rinse with cold water and allow to drain.

Cook garlic in butter until tender and remove from heat. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish or broiler pan. Pour sauce over shrimp.

Broil about 4 inches from heat source for 8 to 10 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and tender. Baste once during broiling with the sauce in the pan to prevent the shrimp from drying out. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
New York Seafood Council at http://www.nyseafood.org

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