Shrimp Scampi

posted by anniebakes on December 21, 2011     2 comments »

Are you in need of something, quick and healthy during all of the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season?  If so, this is just the meal for you.  It cooks up in about the time it takes to make the noodles, and it is so versatile that you could add just about any vegetable or protein that you have on hand.  So give it a try tonight and take a few minutes to enjoy before you set out on your next shopping or present-wrapping adventure…

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Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot-minced
4 cloves garlic-minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 bunch asparagus- cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds peeled fresh shrimp
1 (16 ounce) package linguine-cooked
Fresh Parmesan cheese-grated for the top

Directions:

In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook for about 2 minutes. Add wine, and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in Herbes de Provence and lemon juice; cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Add asparagus and shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring or until shrimp is cooked. Add the linguine. Toss and top with Parmesan cheese

**Loosely adapted from Paula Deen's Quick and Easy Meals, April, 2011

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2 Responses to “Shrimp Scampi”

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    Clements Family — December 23, 2011 @ 4:59 pm

    Oh…that looks good! I am in need of something healthy:)

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    Sudha — January 5, 2012 @ 6:16 pm

    Hello Anne,
    Hopping onto your place from Lizzy's blog!You have a great place here and I absolutely love the recipes that you have.Shrimp Scampi is a fave,but i've never tried it at home – perhaps I'll give it a try now:)I'm following your lovely blog from now on – do visit my place sometime too.Have a great day!

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