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Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil, or more as needed
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1. Put the olive oil in a skillet over low heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
4. Spread them out in an even layer.
5. When the shrimp turn pink on one side, after 2 or 3 minutes, stir to turn them over.
6. Continue cooking and stirring as necessary until the shrimp are pink all over and just barely translucent inside, another 2 or 3 minutes.
7. Add a few drops of oil if the pan ever seems too dry.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water and cook for another 30 seconds to thicken the sauce.
9. Stir in the parsley and serve.

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