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shrimp scampi

(6 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I could eat my weight in these shrimp..

(6 ratings)
yield 3 or 4 depending how much you want
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For shrimp scampi

  • 1
    standard size bag of shrimp
  • 5-6 cloves of garlic
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • few sprig
    freshly chopped parsley
  • dash
    olive oil
  • dash
    salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated parmesan, if prefer, i always add it at the end
  • *optional- dry white wine(pinot grigio)

How To Make shrimp scampi

  • 1
    First rinse and peel your shrimp. Chop the Garlic Cloves and Parsley
  • 2
    Start to fry shrimp in dash of olive oil, add Salt and Pepper and lemon juice. Pour 2 ounces of wine if desired, simmer for two minutes
  • 3
    Add the garlic, butter and Parsley, let fry for 2-3 minutes (or until shrimp are pink and garlic is cooked)..if want parm, add now.
  • 4
    Serves well on Rice, Fettuccini or just eaten with a baguette!
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