SHRIMP SCAMPI FROM THE WOOL GROWERS BASQUE RESTAURANT

Shrimp Scampi from the Wool Growers Basque Restaurant image

Provided by carrie sheridan

Time 30m

Yield 30 shrimp, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 -36 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups kerry irish gold sweet butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.1, Fat 81.8, SaturatedFat 48.2, Cholesterol 267.8, Sodium 675, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 8.9