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SHRIMP SCAMPI
A deliciously healthy dinner that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Fresh shrimp are quickly sauteed with garlic and herbs then tossed with tomatoes, white wine & lemon juice and served over pasta.
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Author
Linda Warren
Ingredients
1
pound
shrimp
⅓
cup
butter
3-4
Tablespoons
minced garlic
1
shallot,
chopped
½
teaspoon
oregano
¼
teaspoon
cayenne
¼
cup
crisp white wine
such as Sauvignon Blanc
2
Tablespoons
lemon juice
1
large tomato,
chopped into medium sized pieces
¼
cup
fresh parsley,
chopped
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Rinse shrimp, devein, remove tails and cut in half if using very large shrimp.
In a large frying pan, heat butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallot for 2-4 minutes.
Add shrimp, oregano, cayenne, wine and lemon juice and cook until shrimp are pink, about 1-2 minutes per side depending on size.
Add tomatoes and parsley and cook another minute to bring tomatoes to correct temperature. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve over fresh pasta and garnish with parsley sprig and thin slice of lemon.