Shrimp Scampi Salad

This cool twist on a classic hot dish will have everyone savoring the flavors of scampi, no matter how high the mercury climbs!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 5 min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until garlic is golden. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream until well combined; remove from heat.
    
2. Place lettuce in a medium bowl and toss in the shrimp mixture; serve immediately.