Shrimp Scampi

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Lemon slices for garnish
Parsley sprigs for garnish

Cooking Directions:

1. Rinse Florida shrimp and set aside.
2. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened but not browned.
3. Add shrimp, green onions, wine and lemon juice; cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
4. Add chopped parsley and pepper before serving. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprigs if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 507; Calories From Fat: 293; Total Fat: 33g; Saturated Fat: 19g; Cholesterol: 339mg; Total Carbs: 7g; Protein: 35g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.