shrimp scampi
This recipe came to me via my sister. A favorite at the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival. If you like scampi you'll love this recipe!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Saute
yield
6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, deveined and shell off.
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 3/4 pound salted butter (3 cubes)
- 1 jar capers, drained
- 1 - lemon thinly sliced
- - olive oil for sauteing
How To Make shrimp scampi
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Step 1After you have deveined and shelled your shrimp, rinse it well and set aside. -
Step 2In fry pan saute minced garlic in small amount of olive oil. Add butter and melt, but keep a close watch not to burn your butter. Add capers and shrimp, cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, they will turn a nice pink color.
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Step 3Top with lemon slices and simmer till lemon is tender. Serve and enjoy!
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