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Elegant Shrimp Scampi
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Elegant Shrimp Scampi
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup (1/2 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter
6
to 8 large cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2
pounds large raw shrimp (about 16), peeled and deveined
6
green onions, thinly sliced
1/4
cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4
cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon slices and fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Clarify butter by melting it in small saucepan over low heat. Do not stir. Skim off the white foam that forms on top. Strain clarified butter through a cheesecloth into glass measuring cup to yield 1/3 cup. Discard milky residue at bottom of pan.
2.
Heat clarified butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes until softened but not brown.
3.
Add shrimp, green onions, wine and lemon juice. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and are firm and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.
4.
Just before serving, add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve on individual shell-shaped or small gratin dishes. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprigs.
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Elegant Shrimp Scampi." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/elegant-shrimp-scampi-recipe.htm> 16 May 2008.
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