SHRIMP SCAMPI – April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day

Serves 4

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

• ½ cup plus ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ⅓ cup chopped parsley
• ½ lemon freshly juiced
• 2 cups cooked pasta

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[directions title=”Instructions”]

1. Remove the shells from the shrimp and devein.  Set the shrimp aside and don’t discard the shells.
2. In a small pot over medium heat add the shells and ½ cup of the wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.   
3. In a large pan over medium heat add the butter and olive oil. Simmer until the butter has melted, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.  Add remaining wine, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
4. Strain out the shells from the wine and add the wine to the large pan.  Continue to simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and saute until they just turn pink.  Add the parsley and lemon juice.
5. Toss and serve over pasta.

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