Shrimp Scampi

Are you entertaining some guests tonight? Are you maybe cooking a romantic meal for your loved one or maybe just want something different? Shrimp scampi is here to save the night! With only 201 calories per serving you will be able to have this delicious meal as well as taste like you are treating yourself to something naughty! How can you go wrong with shrimp anyway?


INGREDIENTS

1 lb. jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup dry, white vermouth
1 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Shell, devein and dry shrimp (leave tails on).
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add butter.
When foaming subsides, raise heat to high and add shrimp in single layer.
Cook shrimp for one minute.
Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Turn shrimp over and cook for two more minutes.
Transfer shrimp to a serving bowl.
Return the skillet to medium heat, add vermouth and lemon juice.
Scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon.
Boil liquid for 45 seconds, then add the zest and parsley to the sauce.
Pour sauce over shrimp and toss to combine.

Posted by Sabriena at 11:03