Shrimp Scampi-Style

By JenHall

haven't tried this yet

Ingredients

• 24 large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup minced shallots
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil. Heat over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, wine, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.

3. Continue to gently boil liquid in skillet, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in parsley and thyme.

4. Return shrimp to skillet and toss gently to coat with liquid in skillet. Transfer to a serving dish; serve warm. Makes 8 servings.




Nutrition Facts (Shrimp Scampi-Style) Servings Per Recipe 8,
cal. (kcal) 189,
Fat, total (g) 8,
chol. (mg) 105,
sat. fat (g) 3,
carb. (g) 6,
pro. (g) 14,
vit. A (IU) 340,
vit. C (mg) 7,
sodium (mg) 388,
calcium (mg) 50,
iron (mg) 2,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet