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shrimp scampi for one

EDWARDCARL avatar
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

This is one of the best ways to fix shrimp. This recipe is just enough for my wife and me. ( Please rate this recipe)

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For shrimp scampi for one

  • 1 lg
    garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    white wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1
    dozen large size shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 1 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    chopped parsley dried

How To Make shrimp scampi for one

  • 1
    Put the first 4 ingredients in a microwave safe dish and cook for 1 minute. Remove from microwave.
  • 2
    Add the shrimp, lemon juice and oregano and mix together.
  • 3
    Put on lid and microwave 1 minute more.Remove and check shrimp to make sure they are cooked through. They should be orange and opaque.
  • 4
    If the shrimp are still translucent and under cooked put back and cook for 15 seconds intervals until totally cooked through.
  • 5
    Sprinkle with parsley.
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