Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Make her something with love and she might just put you back in her will!
Baked Shrimp Scampi
2 lbs. Medium 16/20 frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
One and a half sticks of butter
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes, or to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (about ¼ cup)
Your favorite pasta, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Pre-heat oven to 375.
Place shrimp, butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chopped parsley in a roasting or casserole dish.
Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked and no longer translucent.
Mix the shrimp halfway through cooking to make sure it fully cooks.
Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy on it’s own, with a good steak, or over a bowl of your favorite pasta.