French Scampi

Directions

1. 1
   Clean the shrimp by peeling, remove the vein and cut the shrimp in half lengthwise.
2. 2
   Season with salt and pepper and pass through flour lightly.
3. 3
   Preheat frying pan with butter and oil at high heat.
4. 4
   Saute the shrimp fast so they brown slightly.
5. 5
   Add garlic very quickly and throw away excess butter.
6. 6
   Don't worry about losing some garlic.
7. 7
   Away from fire, mix in sweet basil and Pernod then flambe.
8. 8
   Add the cream and reduce.
9. 9
   Check seasoning.
10. 10
    Serve right away.