Scampi

Name: Scampi
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). large shrimp, uncooked, peeled, deveined, and dry; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 4 cloves crushed garlic; 4 tbsp (60 ml). chopped parsley; 1 lemon; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) basmati rice; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth; 1/2 cup (125 ml) water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sherry

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). large shrimp, uncooked, peeled, deveined, and dry
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
4 tbsp (60 ml). chopped parsley
1 lemon
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) basmati rice
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
1/2 cup (125 ml) sherry

Directions

1

Add garlic to olive oil to allow and set aside.
2

Bring chicken broth, water, and sherry to a boil.
3

Add shallot and rice, boil slowly until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy, typically 20 to 30 minutes.
4

Keep warm on a platter.
5

Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
6

Add shrimp (if its not dry, watch out for splatters!
7

), and cook for a few minutes, turning as needed.
8

Layer shrimp on rice, and pour garlic oil over it.
9

Squeeze a lemon over the dish, and garnish with parsley.