Shrimp Scampi Recipe

1 1/2 pounds fresh shelled and deveined large shrimp
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
lemon wedges for garnish

Preheat broiler . Place shrimp in single layer in bottom of broiling pan.

Into 1 quart saucepan with garlic press, crush garlic cloves. Add butter and next 4 ingredients. Over low heat, heat until butter is melted. Pour butter mixture over shrimp, turning to coat evenly. Broil 5-8 minutes until shrimp are pink. To serve, spoon hot shrimp and butter mixture onto warm plate. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon. note: I put the garlic into small food processor and mince fine, then add to the butter.

serves 2-4