Shrimp Scampi

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Shrimp Scampi

Yields 4 servings

  • Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 pound (approximately 20) large, raw shrimp, peeled, deveined with tail, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup shrimp or seafood stock, or clam juice
  • ¾ cup seeded, diced fresh plum tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • Red pepper

Directions
Heat olive oil and margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook about 1 minute on each side.

Remove the shrimp from the pan, transfer to a bowl and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and sauté, stirring until softened.

Add wine, lemon juice and shrimp or seafood stock, bring to a boil, return shrimp to pan along with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley. Stir well, season to taste.

Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat linguine or brown rice, crusty whole-wheat bread.

 
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