"Although shrimp and scampi are two different kinds of crustaceans, in the US the scampi is usually replaced with shrimp. Traditionally white wine is used in a scampi dish but for a teetotaler like me, that meant substituting with stock. Eat this as a simple appetizer or serve it with rice or linguine"
Shrimp Scampi
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 12 shelled with tails on large shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns
- 2 chicken/vegetable stock cubes
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
- juice of ½ lemon
- lemon slices for garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat ½ cup water in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the stock cubes in it and stir. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic till golden on a medium flame.
Step 3
Add stock and crushed peppercorns. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add shrimp and chopped basil. Cook for a couple of minutes till shrimp turns pink.
Step 5
Stir 1 tbsp of butter and lemon juice. Garnish shrimp with lemon slices. Serve with rice.