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shrimp scampi

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Mmmmmmm!

(4 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For shrimp scampi

  • 2 lb
    shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails off)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 1/2 c
    shrimp stock (or vegetable stock if can't find)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, cold
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, fresh, chopped
  • lemon slices, for garnish
  • rice or angel hair pasta, as accompaniment

How To Make shrimp scampi

  • 1
    Season the shrimp thoroghly with salt & pepper.
  • 2
    Heat large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add enough oil to lightly coat the pan. Add the shrimp & quickly saute until just starting to turn pink, but not cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan & set aside.
  • 3
    Add the onions & saute just until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic & cook another 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, wine, stock & reduce by 2/3, aboout 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the shrimp bak to the pan & swirl in the butter. Finish with the parsley & check for seasoning.
  • 5
    Garnish with lemon slices & serve over rice or angel hair pasta (which is my favorite).
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