Monday, October 4, 2010

A prawn recipe-scampi Favorites in a luscious butter sauce


This recipe, scampi prawns is a popular dish in restaurants, but did you know that is fast and easy to do at home as well? Southern we love our prawns and Norway Lobsters of shrimp is one of the best. Shrimp served with a white wine and garlic butter sauce, what's better? There are many variations of shrimp scampi, served alone, or often over pasta. This can be eaten either way.

Shrimp may be cooked in butter if you want, rather than boiling, if you prefer. The key to good shrimp, as with all seafood, is to not over Cook. Shrimp is executed when it becomes pink. This is very fast.More than just cooking times harden prawns. This is particularly important in this recipe because you will be again in heating shrimp sauce at the end.

Shrimp scampi

1 kilo of shrimp Middle

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped chives

3 tbsps chopped garlic-more or less to taste

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1/4 cup dry white wine (or water)

Parmesan Cheese, optional

Lemon Slices for garnish, optional

Bring a pot of water to a boil.Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat. The shrimp is executed when it becomes pink.Not over Cook.Shell and Devein shrimp.In a large frying pan, melt the butter.Sauté the onions and chives. Add garlic, stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.Stir in pepper, seasoning salt and parsley.Add 1/4 cup dry white wine blending and return the shrimp for panning to after-burner. serve over spaghetti or linguine, or alone. Top with Parmesan, if desired. If desired, garnish with slices of lemon.

Try this recipe-scampi prawns will soon be one of your Favorites Is easy and fast, even for a busy night.








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