Scampi

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6tablespoonsButter
2poundsUncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
1teaspoonDried rosemary
1teaspoonDried oregano
6Cloves Garlic, cut into fourths (small cloves)
¼cupDry white wine OR dry vermouth
4teaspoonsGrated lemon peel
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley
¼teaspoonSalt
Pepper to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet. While butter is melting, prepare shrimp by sprinkling with rosemary and oregano.

Saute' garlic chunks in butter until golden. Remove with slotted spoon and discard. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes (depending on size).

Sprinkle wine, lemon peel and juice over shrimp. Stir and turn shrimp over medium-high heat 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper before serving. Serves 6.

SOURCE: *Quick Italian Cuisine International, Knapp Press C 1984 ISBN 0-89535-147-1 SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 3/93