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Shrimp Scampi

* 1 tablespoon of olive oil

* 4 cloves of garlic - minced

* 1/3 cup of dry white wine

* 1/3 cup of clam juice

* 1/4 teaspoon of salt

* 1/8 teaspoon of pepper

* 2 pounds of extra-large shrimp - peeled

* 4 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter

* 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

* 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley - chopped

 

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

 

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

 

Add wine, clam juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper; bring to a boil.

 

Add Shrimp, cover and cook until shrimp are slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.

 

Reduce heat to medium, stir, cover and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.

 

Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.

 

Bring sauce to boil over medium-high heat and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.

 

Whisk butter, 1 Tablespoon at a time, into sauce; stir in lemon juice and parsley.

 

Season to taste and pour mixture over shrimp in serving bowl.

 

Serve with lemon wedges.

 

Adapted From: Cook’s Country

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Taken on August 13, 2008