Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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8 large shrimp (16 to 20 Count)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 heaping tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 heaping tsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. dry white wine
Preparation
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Peel the shrimp, leaving on the last shell segment and tail. Devein the shrimp.
Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat well with paper towels to dry.
In a heavy, nonreactive skillet, large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer, heat the oil over med-high heat.
When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the shrimp.
Toss the shrimp to coat with the oil and cook about 3 minutes.
Remove the shrimp to a warm plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Add the garlic to the pan along with parsley and basil and cook, stirring 1 minute.
Add the lemon juice and the white wine and cook 1 minute more.
Add one piece of butter at a time, stirring constantly.
When one piece has melted add the next until all are added.
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
To serve, line up 4 shrimp on each of 2 warm serving plates.
Spoon sauce equally over shrimp.
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