Shrimp Scampi

This is a HUGE childhood memory for me and my sisters.  Our Mom would make Shrimp Scampi on very rare occasions and we would all look forward to it each time!  This recipe is so simple.  It's all made in a baking dish in the oven.  We have tried many different variations of this recipe but the classic original recipe has stood the test of time!  

Ingredients:

2 lb of raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon juice
3 Tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lb Butter (1 cup or 2 sticks)
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Cooked Pasta Aldente (any type you like)


Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 F.  Melt butter in 5x7 baking dish in the oven.  Add garlic and salt to melted butter in the baking dish.  Arrange shrimp in bottom of baking dish in a single layer and bake for 5 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with lemon zest and lemon juice.  Place back into oven for an additional 8-10 minutes.

Place cooked pasta on a large platter, arrange shrimp on top of pasta, pour remaining garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.  Serve immediately!