Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Shrimp Scampi

If you love shrimp you will love this simple, gourmet recipe made in your very own kitchen!

Shrimp Scampi
Penne Pasta
1 T. olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 # raw Hidden Bay Shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 T. butter
6 T. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. pepper
Lemons
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
4 T. fresh parsley, chopped - or 2 tsp. dried (if you have to substitute)
Prepare pasta.  While it is cooking, heat olive oil and garlic over med. heat.  Add shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring until it's almost pink, about 2 minutes.  Add 2 T. butter and 2 T. chicken broth to the shrimp.  Saute 2 more minutes.  Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.  Combine with the remainder of the butter and broth.  Add cooked shrimp to pasta and gently mix it all together.  Top with a squeeze of lemon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.  Serve immediately.  Delicious!
Serve with garlic bread and a green salad.

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