Lemon-Garlic Butter Fried Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 pound medium to large shrimp, shelled and deveined.
• 2 TBS butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Minced fresh parsley or dill weed for garnish (optional)

Wash the shrimp and drain well.  Sprinkle salt and pepper on the shrimp and let them sit for a few minutes. 

Heat 2 TBS butter in a skillet on medium heat then add the shrimp.  Cook stirring until the shrimp turn to pink and curl.  Add the lemon and garlic and cook 1 minute while stirring.  Add more butter if it is too dry.