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    POPPA'S  SHRIMP SCAMPI AND PASTA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had many wonderful Christmas Eve dinners with Poppa, and this recipe being one of his best, will always be a tradition in our family. The key is to use large fresh broiled shrimp and a pan sauce. This is prepared quickly, for best results do not overcook and have all ingredients on hand.

 

Ingredients:

for shrimp: 

2 1/2 lbs. of large shrimp (deveined, cleaned with tails removed)

5 cloves fresh garlic chopped

3 tablespoons clarified butter (see recipe)

1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

 

For pasta: 

1 pound of pasta (we use fettucine)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion minced

​3/4 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons basil chiffonade

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

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1.   Boil water according to pasta instructions and preheat the broiler.

2.   Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, set aside.

3.   In a large saucepan heat 1/2 cup olive oil add onion and sauté until translucent.  Add white wine       and reduce by half.  Add chicken broth and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Add butter and                lemon, keeping a medium heat.

4.   In the meantime add pasta to the boiling water for 7 minutes. 

5.   While waiting for pasta to boil , toss the shrimp, clarified butter and garlic together and place in          a shallow baking pan.  Place under broiler for approximately 3 minutes (depending on size of             shrimp).

6.   In the meantime, add partially boiled pasta to the broth and cook until al dente (approximately           3-4 minutes).

7.  While the pasta is finishing in broth, flip the shrimp over and top with bread crumbs. Broil for              approximately 3 minutes more. Do not overcook.  

8.  Transfer pasta to a large serving platter. Top with hot Shrimp Scampi and garnish with fresh               basil, parsley and lemon wedges.

 

     Serve with grated cheese if desired.