quick shrimp scampi

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77 Pinches
Reno, NV
Updated on Jan 25, 2010

This is a quick delicious meal.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup white wine, dry
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 - chopped shallot
  • 4 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make quick shrimp scampi

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Then add chopped shallot and sauté until tender 2-3 minutes. Now add garlic and sauté until aromatic about 30 seconds, DO NOT BROWN as this will make the garlic bitter. Add wine and lemon juice and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. As the sauce thickens add shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink. Remove from heat and add parsley, salt, and pepper. Can be served over noodles, rice, or just by it's self.
  • Step 2
    For added flavor, you can also through in some Italian seasoning. Also if you want the shrimp to be more evenly spread out, just cut each one in half.

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Category: Fish
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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Pan Fry

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