sous vide essentials: shrimp scampi

How To Make sous vide essentials: shrimp scampi

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  You will need a sous vide machine to make this recipe.
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  If the shrimp are frozen, defrost them before making this recipe. You can use frozen shrimp; however, the times and temps listed are for defrosted shrimp.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place the sous vide machine in a pot, and set the temp to 135f (57c).
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  Add the butter, wine, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dehydrated onions, and minced garlic to a pan, then bring to a simmer.
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  Allow to simmer for about 5 – 7 minutes, then take off the heat, and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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  Add the shrimp and sauce to a Ziploc bag.
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  Extract as much air as possible from the bag, then clip to the side of the sous vide pot, and cook for 35 minutes.
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  OPTIONAL ITEMS If you are using the optional items, place the butter, and breadcrumbs into a small saucepan, and toast, until beginning to brown, about 3 – 5 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.
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  FINISHING UP
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  Remove shrimp from the sous vide, and place them into an ovenproof dish, along with the sauce.
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  Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs (if using), and place under a broiler, until the shrimp begin to lightly brown, about 2 – 3 minutes. Do not overcook.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Remove from oven, sprinkle with a bit of oregano, and parmesan (if using), and serve; preferably with some toast points, for soaking up that amazing sauce. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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