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How to Broil Shrimp

By Curtis Fease, eHow Editor
Broiled shrimp can be added to any pasta
Broiled shrimp can be added to any pasta
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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.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

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.
  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    Rinse shrimp. Drain on paper towel.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Preheat broiler before removing shrimp.

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 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.
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