Scampi

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. shrimp, medium for hors d'oeuvre, lg for entre
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs, finely crumbled
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Peel the shrimp leaving the last tail segment intact. Rinse and drain well.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the shrimp and toss to coat evenly and sell.
  • Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper and arrange the shrimp over it.
  • Place the shrimp under the broiler about three to four inches from the source of heat. Broil 5-6 minutes. It is not necessary to turn the shrimp as they cook. Baste the shrimp and serve with Curried Sweet Pepper Strips and rice.

Notes

  • Description:
  • "This is an easy and delicious way to prepare scampi. This is enough
  • for an entree serving but it is wonderful as an opener as well."
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • SOURCE: Pierre Franey