Shrimp Scampi
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • 1 large bellpepper chopped
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 1 1/2 white onions chopped
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 whole garlic peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 2 tbsp basil
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 bay leaves finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Wishetire sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp crab boil (optional)
  • 3 lbs med-large shrimp peeled
  • salt to taste (remember shrimp take lots of salt)
  • 1 1/2 package of angel hair pasta
DIRECTIONS
  1. Cook angel hair pasta, add lil salt to water, add crab boil, drain and let cool.
  2. In large heavy skillet, melt butter til clarified, add olive oil.
  3. Add bellpepper, celery, onions, cook on low-med heat until seasoning is clear
  4. Add basil, oregano, bay leaves, parsley, and garlic and lemon juice, Worstehire sauce. Cook on low until all garlic is cooked to soft consistancy.
  5. Add Shrimp and salt, cook until shrimp are pink and have some shrinkage.
  6. Set aside and let cool.
  7. Combine pasta and shrimp sauce, toss, and add parmesian cheese and serve.
  8. This recipe serves a large family. It can be cut in half for family of 5, however I prefer to save left overs in frig for leftovers as it is even better the next day.
  9. ENJOY