Monday, December 12, 2011

Shrimp Scampi

2 pounds uncooked shrimp
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 head garlic smashed or finely chopped.
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup shrimp stock
salt and pepper
1stick tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves( i happen to use the dry basil good for all year)
1 lb angel hair pasta
1 tomato diced for garnish
Lemon slices and some grated parm cheese for garnish

How 2:
cook the pasta but be sure not to cook it fully be sure it has a few Min's to finish cooking so you may finish it in the broth, strain set aside.

to a pot add some salt followed by the shrimps cook until a broth forms but don't over cook the shrimp  because there is still more cooking to come.

In the same pan after setting aside the shrimp on low heat heat butter and olive oil ( it should be low that the oil nor the butter change its flavor or heat up to high) add garlic and continue to cook on low heat until garlic is infused in the oil add ,basil,black pepper, keep on heat for about 15 more Min's.
add the reserved broth combine well.
add the shrimp and  lemon juice to the sauce .
Add to the pot the  pasta allow the heat to finish cooking the shrimp and the pasta.
Once its done add t o serving plate garnish with lemon and tomatoes.some extra parm on each plate adds a nice touch.

ENJOY


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