Shrimp Scampi Over Fettuccine Or Spaghetti
Photo: flickr user FotoosVanRobin
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, cleaned, deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup flavored bread crumbs (optional)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
1 sm. lemon wedge
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 turns fresh black pepper
Preparation
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Fill large pot with 6 quarts of salted water, heat while preparing scampi. In a large frying pan, pour oil, 2 tablespoons of butter and sliced garlic cloves. Saute until golden, but not brown (or it will be extremely bitter). Add shrimp, white wine, oregano, basil, parsley, juice of lemon wedge, salt, pepper and water. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink.
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OPTIONAL: Sprinkle some bread crumbs and/or cheese on individual portions.
Tools
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Yield:
4.0 servings
Added:
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 4:32pm