Shrimp Scampi

Who doesn't like shrimp? Well this dish is one I think you'll really enjoy. It's one of my Mom's favorites, she has to have it when she comes to visit.....


Start with 1/2 to 1 pound of med. to large raw shrimp either fresh or frozen
3- tbls. margarine
2- tbls.olive oil
1- tbl. finely chopped onion
4 to 5 cloves of garlic minced
2- tsps.lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. grated lemon peel
2- tbls. minced parsley
dash of liquid hot pepper seasoning

Using a heavy skillet over med. heat making sure that it's hot add the margarine and olive oil,
when the margarine is melted add the onion, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Cook until the onion are limp, should only take about 30 seconds. Turn the heat on high and add the shrimp stirring until the shrimp turn pink about 2- 3 minutes * don't over cook the shrimp, turn the heat back down and add the lemon peel, parsley and hot pepper seasoning stir just until it's all mixed in. Garnish it with a slice of lemon squeezed over each serving. Serve over cooked buttered rice, or over linguine.

Note I usually use about 1/2 pound of shrimp for my husband and I, more if I have guests. I'll also serve a nice white wine, I prefer Riesling and dinner rolls and maybe a side salad, or fruit.