Shrimp Scampi from the Wool Growers Basque Restaurant

"from a Bakersfield CA restaurant"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
30 shrimp
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Saute raw, shelled, deveined shrimps in olive oil until the shrimps turn pink ~ just a minute or two! Don't overcook these.
  • Remove shrimp.
  • Warm wine over medium heat ~ but do not boil. Lower flame to low heat and add shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add 1-1/2 cups butter and melt.
  • Add 1/4 cup lemon juice.
  • Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens ~ again, just a minute or 2.
  • Sprinkle with 2 T chopped parsley and serve over rice or pasta or just by itself.
  • Note: minced garlic TO TASTE can be added to this at any stage ~ from sauteing the raw shrimp through the last step of adding the heavy cream.

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