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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (185g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 302
Calories from Fat 183		(60%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.4g	31%
	Saturated Fat 8.6g	43%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 203mg		67%
Sodium 252mg		10%
Potassium 266mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	1%
	Sugars 0.3g
Protein 23.6g		47%
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Bird's Easy Shrimp Scampi

Recipe #310605 | 8 min | 2 min prep | add private note

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By: 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)
Jun 25, 2008

This is a very simple and versatile recipe. I've made this using deep sea scallops and also b/s chicken breasts (cut into bite sized cubes). I have also varied the recipe by tossing with about 2 Tbsp of seasoned breadcrumbs for a lightly breaded scampi. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired. Serve over Simple Spaghetti Dish, pasta, or even rice such as 2bleu's Lemony Rice With Peas (Risi E Bisi) for a wonderful presentation. If you use lite butter or substitute, and include a side salad, this makes a wonderful Lite-Bleu dish.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish) (optional)

Directions

1
Dry shrimp on a layer of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with paprika. Set aside.
2
Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over med-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3
Add wine, salt and pepper and reduce by half. Add shrimp and cook on one side about 2-3 minutes to sear. Do not shake the pan at this point and it's important not to overcrowd the shrimp to sear and caramelize properly.
4
After one side is seared, begin to shake the pan and toss shrimp to continue cooking another minute or two. Sprinkle with parsley (and also the optional seasoned bread crumbs if using) and saute'/toss one more minute.
5
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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From: Karen Elizabeth

On Aug 31, 2009

Very easy and delicious, we enjoyed this very much exactly as is. I would have used the breadcrumbs, but thought I didn't have any, discovered them the next day exactly where they are supposed to be, sigh. So next time I'll add them! However, they are certainly not required, for this to be a 5 star dish. Thanks, very good!

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From: happynana

On Jul 7, 2009

Very good. We served over pasta. We enjoyed this for dinner last evening and next time I will add some spice to it. I think the addition of red pepper flakes would be wonderful. I believe I could cut down the butter for us also. I did add the optional bread crumbs and recommend adding them. Nice and easy. Thanks for a great meal 2Bleu!

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From: RecipeNut

On Jul 6, 2008

This was a great easy way for a delicious Scampi Recipe! Did not change a thing but am willing to try chicken next time because I think it would be great also. Thanks 2Bleu : )

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From: *Alia*

On Jul 6, 2008

I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I enjoyed this. My hubby however really liked it. I did add a bit extra garlic and paprika

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