Garlic-Broiled Shrimp

This is a garlic-lover's delight!

Ingredients

• 3 pounds medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and de-veined, leaving tails
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 scallions, chopped, including tops
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Parsley sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Divide shrimp equally among 6 small au gratin dishes; place on baking sheets and set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, heat butter or margarine and olive oil. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and parsley sprigs. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
3. Position oven rack 4 inches below heat source and preheat broiler. Pour the garlic-butter sauce over shrimp; top with a generous scattering of Parmesan cheese.
4. Broil under preheated broiler until shrimp are coral pink and sauce is bubbly and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
5. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.