The best scampi ever. Will melt in your mouth. Serve with a rice pilaf and salad for a wonderful meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 2 tablespoons brandy
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
Step 2
In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
Step 3
In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
Step 4
Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
Step 5
Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 500 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 38% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol269mg | 90% |
Sodium532mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein36g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 80% |
Calcium123mg | 9% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium475mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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