How to Broil Shrimp

Broiled shrimp can be added to any pasta

Delicious meals using shrimp need not take hours to prepare. Broiled shrimp can be fully prepared in less than an hour, saving time to actually enjoy your meal.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pounds large, fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined.
• 1 stick melted butter (8 tablespoons), melted.
• 1 tbsp. chopped scallion.
• 3 cloves minced garlic.
• 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice.
• Black pepper.
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley.
• 1/2 cup olive oil.

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients (except shrimp and pepper) into a large shallow dish.

2. Rinse shrimp. Drain on paper towel.

3. Add shrimp into your shallow bowl with other ingredients. Toss the shrimp to evenly coat.

4. Cover bowl and put in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Preheat broiler before removing shrimp.

6. Put shrimp on broiler pan. Broil shrimp 4 inches from the heat source for at least 3 to 4 minutes.

7. Turn shrimp and broil for another 3 minutes, or until done. Top with black pepper. Now you can add to rice, pasta, or any other dish that shrimp goes well with.

Tips & Warnings

• For spicy shrimp, add a little of your favorite hot sauce to the marinade.