MEDITERRANEAN SCAMPI

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 large head garlic; whole head, peeled, crushed and chopped fine
1 c green onion, bulbs and stems, chopped coarse
2 large, red pimento peppers; roasted; skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips
2 c fresh, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, with juice
1 c flat leaf italian parsley, complete with stems, chopped fine
1 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine
1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1/2 c kalamata olives, pitted, crushed and chopped coarse
1/4 c capers
2 - 3 lemons cut into wedges
1/2 lemon - juice of
1/2 c dry white wine

Steps:

  • 1 In a large, deep, skillet or fast fry pan, melt butter. Be careful it does not burn 2 Saute garlic; when golden in colour, remove from heat and set aside for later use. 3 Add onions, bulbs with greens; saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use. 4 Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice; white wine. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. 5 Stir in garlic and onion which you had earlier set aside. 6 Stir in roasted pimento peppers. 7 Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce. 8 Stir in fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil). 9 Stir in peeled and deveined shrimp. Steam until pink. 10 Add capers and olives; allow to warm through. 11 Turn out onto warm platter or serving bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve while hot. Serve with noodles, rice, or orzo.

Theresa Hoffman
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Guddu Koiri
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Abdulmuizz Lawal
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sayem Shah
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Destiny Samson
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jody Lynn Hill
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Syed Aoun Ali Shah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntando Khoza
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Herbert F Warrender
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zubair Zubair ali
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Lawangeen Khan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


quratulain aini
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Aniket Hamirani
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Paramjit Chopra
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mathias E Abiodun
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used jumbo shrimp and they were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again!


Vinny Torres
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kabeer Ghouri
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish! I used shrimp that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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