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Shrimp Scampi
Course: EntreesServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 lbs 1 1/2 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup 1/2 flour
salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp 1/4 cayenne pepper
1/2 cup 1/2 olive oil
6 cloves 6 garlic, sliced
1/4 cup 1/4 shallots, chopped
2 tbsp 2 fresh basil
2 tbsp 2 fresh oregano
1/2 cup 1/2 sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup 1/4 minced parsley
1/2 cup 1/2 dry white wine
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, blend flour, salt and peppers. Dust shrimp lightly in seasoned flour and set aside. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 – 2 minutes or until edges turn golden. Blend in shrimp, shallots, basil and oregano.
- Using a slotted spoon, turn shrimp occasionally until pink and curled. Add mushrooms and parsley then deglaze with white wine. Season with salt and peppers. Serve shrimp over rice pilaf or pasta.
Inspired by The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine – John Folse
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