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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

1-2 Lbs Just Cooked Pasta (linguine, fettuccini, penne, angel hair, etc…)
¼ stick butter
1T extra virgin olive oil
½ sweet yellow onion minced
1-2 cloves garlic sliced thin
Small pinch crushed red pepper
½ C white wine
2 Lbs. peeled & deveined white shrimp
1 Tbl. Italian flat leaf parsley minced
Remaining ¾ stick butter cubed
Zest of one lemon
Salt and Pepper
Juice of ½ Lemon

-add ¼ stick butter and olive oil to pan over medium heat
-add onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper and cook until just translucent, about 3-4 minutes
-deglaze pan with white wine and cook down for 1 minute
-add shrimp, parsley, remaining butter, and zest, and cook until shrimp are just cooked 2-3 minutes
-season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon
-tosswith pasta and enjoy! ...can be served with grated parmesan and Crusty Bread