Shrimp Scampi
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled (tails optional)
- 1/2 cup real unsalted butter
- 2 cups water or 2 cups stock
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon roux (equal flour to olive oil)
- parsley
- flour, for dusting
- To make the Stock: 2 cups water 3 bouillon cubes and the shells from shrimp.
- Boil a few minutes and strain out the shells (discard shells).
- Heat a skillet very hot.
- Dredge shrimp lightly in flour.
- Place enough olive oil in pan to coat the bottom.
- Saute shrimp on both sides until pink.
- Add garlic stirring constantly.
- After about 1 minute deglaze pan with wine followed by stock,stirring constantly.
- Once started a low boil slowly add rue constantly stirring.
- Remove from heat and add butter stir until completely incorporated.
- Return to heat and cook a few minutes longer.
- Add more stock and wine if to thick.
- Throw in parsley just before serving for color.
- Serve over linguine.
shrimp, butter, water, chicken, garlic, white wine, roux, parsley, flour
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-scampi-92573 (may not work)