Shrimp Scampi

 Prep Time:  15 minutes    Cook Time:  5 minutes

3 Tbsp olive oil

12 finely minced garlic cloves

3 lbs peeled and deveined 21-25 shrimp

1/2 cup chicken stock

juice of 1 lemon

3 Tbsp chopped parsley

1 stick unsalted butter

sea salt and pepper, to taste

pasta noodles or crusty bread, for serving

1.  Add the olive oil to a large pan over low to medium heat and let it get hot for about a minute and then add in and cook the garlic while stirring it just until you smell it, which takes about 30 to 60 seconds.

2.  Pour in the shrimp and stir and cook it for 60 to 90 seconds.

3.  Next, add in the chicken stock and cook for a further 60 to 90 seconds.

4.  Finish by stirring in the lemon juice, parsley, butter, sea salt and pepper until combined.

5.  Serve with crusty bread or pasta noodles.

6.  Serve immediately

*To reheat:  add the desired amount of shrimp scampi to a large frying pan over medium to high heat and quickly cook until warmed.  You can also cook in the microwave until hot, but this method will tend to overcook the shrimp scampi much quicker.

* You can also add fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, chives, or thyme if you'd like a slightly different flavor.

* When the shrimp are done cooking, they will be in the shape of a C and if it is a very tight and firm C, it is mot likely overcooked.