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Shrimp Scampi [Rao's]

Recipe By :Rao's Cookbook
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Volume 4-9 Sep. 2001

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined -- (U25-30)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -- (or to taste)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 1/2 large lemons, juiced
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

1. Dredge shrimp in flour, coating all sides.

2. Heat oil in large sauté pan over high heat. When oil is very hot but
not smoking, add shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp have
just begun to brown. (Do not crowd pan: sauté shrimp in batches if
necessary.) Remove shrimp from pan and drain off all excess oil.

3. Stir in wine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. When well combined,
whisk in 4 tablespoons butter and salt and pepper and bring to boil. Return
shrimp to pan. Stir in lemon juice and broth and return to boil.

4. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from pan to a warm serving platter.

5. Rapidly boil sauce for 2 minutes, whisking in parsley and remaining
butter. Pour over shrimp and serve with crusty bread.

Description : "Rao's Cookbook"

NOTES : Serving size is 7 shrimp per person.

Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Jennie; 24 September, 2001.
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