Butterflied Florida Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- 2 lb prawns or possibly large shrimp">shrimp
- 1/4 lb unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. A-1 steak sauce
- 2 Tbsp. dry white wine
- 1 Tbsp. basil
- 1 tsp tarragon
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 x garlic cloves chopped Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- Butterfly shrimp by peeling shell off all but the tail; cutting 3/4 of the way down the middle, leaving the tail intact and removing vein (or possibly ask butcher to do it).
- Wash and drain.
- In large heavy skillet, heat butter and add in extra virgin olive oil.
- Saute/fry' garlic 30 seconds; add in wine and A-1.
- Add in tarragon, basil, and celery salt, grinding between fingers.
- Turn heat to high, and when sauce is bubbling add in shrimp with flat sides of tail down.
- Turn after three min and cook till no longer clear, usually two min or possibly less.
- Remove individual pcs as they are done.
- Add in a fair amount of salt and freshly grnd pepper.
- Serve over rice.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments:This recipe has been in our family for years.
- It is usually easy to find fresh shrimp at local markets or possibly at the fishing docks.
- The fresher the better.
- It is a great entree served with rice as there is plenty of extra tasty sauce.
- Caesar salad goes well with it.
- The BBQ version is also delicious and is our favorite.
- After all ingredients except shrimp are warmed and mixed, pour over shrimp in a mixing bowl.
- Take shrimp out after 5 min and grill on high heat on BBQ.
- Turn after 1 minute and remove when no longer clear.
- Heat remaining sauce to a boil and serve as sauce with the rice.
prawns, unsalted butter, steak sauce, white wine, basil, tarragon, celery salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/butterflied-florida-shrimp-scampi-95751 (may not work)