King Creole and Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp are just so tasty, aren't they?  Today's recipe is a very easy shrimp scampi in a garlic butter sauce.

When I think shrimp, I think Creole cooking.  And when I think Creole, I think of the Elvis Presley song "King Creole."  So here it is!  He is the King!

GARLIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

1 T. butter

1 t. extra virgin olive oil

1 T. chopped garlic

2 c. uncooked shrimp

1/4 t. black pepper

I buy the Daily Chef (Sam's Club brand) of frozen, uncooked, medium shrimp in that is already cleaned and deveined.

Remove shrimp from bag and place in a plastic colander.  Run cold water over the shrimp for about five minutes until it is thawed.  Place colander on a plate and set aside.

In a frying pan, melt the butter and add the olive oil.  Saute the garlic.  Add the shrimp and lightly toss while it cooks and goes from grey to pinkish white.  This takes a few minutes!

Additional ideas:

You can put the shrimp over angel hair or linguine pasta and toss together.  Spice up the platter with sprinkles of cajun spices.  Then top with parmesan cheese!  

Or you can eat it plain.  The shrimp are tender and tasty!  No fishy smell either!