How to Make Shrimp Scampi

I love shrimp any way you prepare it but this has to be one of my favorites. It is delicious with fresh shrimp but I am going to give you the version using frozen pre-cooked shrimp for the busy mothers in this hurry up world we live in.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 lb Shrimp, large pre-cooked
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tbsp. Butter
• 1/2 cup white wine (Arbor Mist Orchard Fresh Chardonnay is inexpensive with a light sweet flavor)
• Fresh Chopped parsley
• 2 large cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp.Weber Zesty Lemon Seasoning
• Fresh Ground Pepper

1. Thaw Shrimp. Note: If you want to use fresh shrimp peel, de-vein leaving tails & cook using only a little salt. Do not overcook.

2. Heat Olive Oil and sauté onion & garlic for 2 - 3 minutes in a large skillet over a medium heat.

3. Pour wine (may substitute chicken broth) into pan and reduce (5 minutes).

4. Add Shrimp and heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until hot through the center. Do Not Over Cook.

5. Stir in the butter, parsley and Zesty Lemon seasoning, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper for added flavor.

6. 

   Serve with your favorite pasta or rice. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Use a good wine, not cooking wines you see on the grocery shelf. These have a strong flavor that only becomes more pungent when heated. I like the Arbor Mist Chardonnay because it is made with apples and pears it adds a light sweet taste and you never taste the wine.
• You can make this recipe your own by replacing the onion with shallots and adding a little Lemon Zest.
• I like to serve this over Lemon Zest Pasta sprinkled with grated Parmesan Cheese.

[amylaine]

on 5/22/2008 yum, yum