FRENCH SCAMPI

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Make and share this French Scampi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 shrimp (10/12 count)
5 fresh sweet basil leaves
2 tablespoons Pernod (anise-flavoured liqueur)
1/2 clove garlic, chopped finely
12 fluid ounces whipping cream
flour
salt and pepper
1 ounce butter
1 fluid ounce olive oil

Steps:

  • Clean the shrimp by peeling, remove the vein and cut the shrimp in half lengthwise.
  • Season with salt and pepper and pass through flour lightly.
  • Preheat frying pan with butter and oil at high heat.
  • SautĂ© the shrimp fast so they brown slightly.
  • Add garlic very quickly and throw away excess butter.
  • Don't worry about losing some garlic.
  • Away from fire, mix in sweet basil and Pernod then flambĂ©.
  • Add the cream and reduce.
  • Check seasoning.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.4, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 352.2, Sodium 321.4, Carbohydrate 2.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.9

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