Creamy Basque Shrimp Scampi

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Creamy Basque Shrimp Scampi

Description

Delicious! It is served here in a local Basque restaurant, and pairs well with rice or pasta. This can easily be made with less butter or no cream, if you'd like.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 shrimp


  • 1⁄2 flour


  • salt and pepper


  • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil


  • 1 white wine


  • 1⁄2 butter


  • 1 lemon, juice of


  • 1⁄4 heavy cream


  • 2 fresh parsley

Directions

  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet. Add shrimp and cook over medium heat about 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove shrimp from pan and drain the oil from pan.
  • In the same skillet, warm the wine over low heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Cook 1 or two minutes more.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.