Yield: 4 servings
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1 pound large raw shrimp
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
Cut shrimp down the back lengthwise with kitchen shears, being careful not to cut through the shrimp.
With shells intact, remove black vein; rinse and pat dry.
Melt margarine with oil in a large skillet.
Add garlic; cook until garlic just begins to brown.
Add shrimp; saute, shaking skillet and stirring, 2-3 minutes or just until shrimp is pink and firm.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges, if you wish.
*If using frozen, shelled, deveined shrimp, defrost, then begin recipe at step 2.