Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP MARINATED IN LEMON AND OLIVE OIL

Category: Fish and Seafood

1 lb large shrimp, in their shells

Marinade:
1 clove garlic, minced
31/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/4 tsp salt and dried red-pepper flakes
1/8 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chopped fresh basil

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain. Let the shrimp cool and then peel them.

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and add the shrimp and toss. Serves 4 Note: The shrimp taste better the longer they sit in the marinade so leave them for a couple of hours.

Variations: Substitute a lb of sea scallops for the shrimp. Heat one tbsp of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over moderately high heat until very ho tbsp Season the scallops with one-eighth tsp salt. Put the scallops in the pan and sear until brown on the bottom, one to two minutes. Turn and brown on the other side until just done, one to two minutes longer. Remove the scallops and cut them into quarters. Toss with the marinade.