Shrimp Scampi
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Put the shrimp on a large disposable pie pan or paper plate and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
- Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Add the butter to the skillet.
- When the foaming subsides, raise the heat to high and invert the plate of shrimp over the skillet so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once.
- Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Turn the shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
- Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the vermouth and lemon juice.
- Boil the liquid until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Stir the lemon zest and parsley into the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
- Divide the shrimp among plates or arrange on a platter and serve.
jumbo shrimp, kosher salt, unsalted butter, garlic, lemon zest, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/shrimp-scampi-recipe.html (may not work)