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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 2 years ago Scampi is about as simple as it gets - shrimp, olive oil, garlic, and parsley - but there are numerous authoritative ways to get that cooked. So this is my version. Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:2	Mystic_rive
	easy very tasty italian dish

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Ingredients

1/4 lb Shrimp

2 Cloves Pressed Garlic

1/4 tsp Salt

A dash of Cayenne

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Butter

1 tsp Sherry

I Pinch Lemon Zest

1 Tbsp Chopped parsley

1 tsp Lemon Juice

Directions

Defrost the shrimp if they're frozen and peel them.

In a small bowl combine the shrimp, garlic, salt, cayenne, and olive oil.

Set that aside for a few minutes to let things marinate.

If the shrimp are still a little bit frozen be sure to let it sit until they are completely thawed.

They'll cook better if they're closer to room temp than cold.

Over medium heat, in a small pan, melt the butter.

Don't get the pan too hot. If it's too hot you'll burn the garlic, boil off the yummy shrimp flavor, and probably overcook the shrimp.

As soon as the butter melted, add the shrimp.

Let them simmer on one side until they're done half way through and then turn them and cook till done., 3 minutes total.

Just before the shrimp are just done add the sherry, lemon zest, parsley, and lemon juice.

Stir everything together and cook for a few seconds more. At this point they are ready to serve.

Crusty bread and a salad plus a side of pasta and sweet dessert go well.

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Comments

uhannigan 2 years ago said:
This sounds very nice. Where I come from, "Shrimp Scampi" usually means that the dish is drowning in a heavy cream sauce. I'm looking forward to trying your fresher, lighter version.

krumkake 2 years ago said:
Absolutely beautiful, Mystic! You are so right - it is simple, but one of the most flavorful ways to eat shrimp...love your recipe - will try it soon (we eat a lot of shrimp!).

tannzzi 2 years ago said:
This sounds Wonderful!!! I Love, Garlic, & Shrimp & was looking for a Good Recipe. Thanks for posting it

mrtnzangel8 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Your pic is killing me!

laurakaay 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Scampi! Love scampi! My husband will be my slave after I fix him this...he'll do anything for scampi...lol Thanks for sharing!

ttheriot 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I have some fresh shrimp that I am about to cook, and this is the recipe I'm going to use! Thanks for sharing, but forgive me if I add more garlic! WooHoo!

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Oh you have out done yourself Joymarie. I know I say that often about your recipes! Complete with the brandy fortified sherry wine so delicious with succulent shrimp steeped in a garlic sauce. Now do you hear that knock at your door , it is me and I have some wine and bread!
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