Shrimp Scampi For Two

Ingredients

• 12 jumbo shrimp shelled deveined and tails intact
• 1 c olive oil
• 3 Tbsp Marsala or dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp minced parsley
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• several grindings of fresh pepper

Directions

1. Soak fish in buttermilk overnight or for 4 to 6 hours
2. Wash well removing buttermilk
3. Drain on paper towels
4. Squeeze lemon juice over fish
5. Roll in mixture of cracker meal flour and small amount of cornmeal if desired
6. Fry in heavy skillet cast-iron in enough Crisco plus 1 tablespoon butter to cover bottom of pan well