Shrimp scampi Ingredients 2 dozen black tiger or jumbo shrimp 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or butter substitutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon calamansi or fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt dash pepper dash garlic powder (or granulated garlic) dash Chinese five-spice powder (optional) Directions Wash, peel and devein the shrimp. Slit the back halfway toward the tail end of each shrimp. Set aside. Slowly melt the butter in a large pan on the stovetop. Pour the olive oil into the butter. Add the minced garlic. Squeeze the calamansi or lemon juice in a strainer over the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder and Chinese five-spice powder. Stir everything well. Arrange the shrimp in the pan with the slit side down. Cook the shrimp until they are evenly colored (orange). Transfer the shrimp onto a platter. Pour the sauce over the shrimp. Serve hot with rice or pasta.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:45:42 +0000
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