Garlic Shrimp

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Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

2 pounds large shrimp
1 cup olive oil
7 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 teaspoon grund cumin
seasoned salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions for garnish

Directions:

Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails attached. Wash shrimp in cold water, dry and place in a heatproof dish. Mix remaining ingredients except green onions, and pour over shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove shrimp from dish, reserving the oil and seasonings.

Place dish, with reserved oils and seasonings, in a 400 degree oven until oil ishot. Be careful mot to burn the garlic. Quickly remove garlic, add shrimp, and return to the oven. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and oil sizzles. Remove from oven, drain, stir, in green onions, season with salt, and serve at once.

8 servings

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