Elegant Shrimp Scampi

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Elegant Shrimp Scampi
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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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.





This recipe appears in: Seafood