Title: Shrimp Scampi
Categories: Italian5
Yield: 4 servings

3/4 c Olive oil; extra virgin
1/2 Stick unsalted butter
8 md Garlic cloves; finely
-chopped
2 md Shallot; finely chopped
36 md Shrimp; about 3/4 pound,
; shelled and
; deveined
1/3 c Lemon juice
1/4 c Basil; fresh, finely
; chopped
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper; ground
1/2 c Flour
1/4 ts Oregano; ground
1/4 ts Red cayenne pepper; ground
4 tb Brandy; optional

Season the flour with the salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Dredge
shrimp in flour. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the butter over
moderate-to-high heat. Add the garlic, and shallot; sauté‚for about 30
seconds.

Add the shrimp and sauté‚for 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and
are cooked through. Add basil and remaining ingredients.

Serve immediately over spaghetti or linguini.

Per serving: 638 Calories (kcal); 53g Total Fat; (78% calories from fat);
14g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 113mg Cholesterol; 352mg Sodium Food
Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;
10 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: Bill Wight

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