Ingredients

1 Pound Large Shrimp, or 1/2 lb Large Shrimp and 1/2 lb bay scallops, (shell on shrimp if possible to prevent shrinking)

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Butter

5 Garlic Cloves, chopped

Pinch of red pepper flakes

salt & freshly grated pepper to taste

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (optional)

1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (can use dried if necessary).

Preparation

  1. Rinse shrimp and set aside

  2. Melt olive oil and butter in heavy skillet.

  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute on low heat, about 5 minutes.

  4. Raise heat to high, and when oil is hot, immediately add shrimp in shell. Toss the shrimp around constantly, until they turn pink.

  5. Remove pan from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh chopped parsley.

  6. Return pan to high heat and saute for minute or two until butter sauce has slightly thickened.

  7. Serve immediately in bowls witht hejuices poured over the shrimp.