Speedy Scampi

• Yield: Makes 4 servings
• Cook time:8 Minutes
• Prep time:10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked

Preparation

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add green onions, minced garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, and salt; cook garlic mixture 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly.

Reduce heat to medium; add shrimp, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley and hot sauce. Toss with hot pasta.

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 8 min.

Recipe from Southern Living July 2002