Marinated Shrimp Scampi

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients:
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4  c. dry white wine
6 garlic, minced
2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 lbs. fresh or frozen extra-jumbo shrimp in shells (32-40)
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

Directions:
For marinade, in a small bowl combine olive oil, wine, garlic, lemon peel, salt and crushed red pepper.

Thaw shrimp, if frozen.  Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.  Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.  Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.  Pour marinade over shrimp.  Seal bag' turn to coat shrimp.  Marinade in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Preheat broiler.  Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade.  Arrange shrimp on the unheated rack of the broiler pan.  Broil 4-5 inches from the heat for 2 minutes.  Turn shrimp over and brush with reserved marinade; discard any remaining marinade.  Broil for 2-4 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque.

Mound shrimp on a serving platter; sprinkle with parsley.  Serve with lemon wedges.

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