Shrimp Scampi

By Bill Malloy

2 servings

1/2 lb medium shrimp
2 1/2 TB olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic, or to taste

1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed

1/4 tsp dried parsley

1 TB Pecorino Romano or Parmesan (more Parmesan can be used as it is less salty)

1.  Drop unpeeled shrimp into boiling water and simmer for just 1 minute.  Remove from heat and drain immediately.  Rinse in cold water.  Remove shells, except tails, and devein.

2.  Mix other ingredients in a bowl and marinate the shelled shrimp at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.  Place the shrimp, including the marinade, in a shallow broiler proof baking dish.

3.  Preheat the broiler and broil the shrimp as close to the heat as possible for 2 minutes.  Turn the shrimp over, sprinkle with the cheese, and broil 1 to 2 minutes longer.