Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP SCAMPI TUSCANO

Category: Pasta - Seafood

2 lbs large prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 lb linguini or fettuccini, cooked al dente and drained
2 whole cloves crushed garlic
1/2 cup chopped shallots
6 tbsp butter
6 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine [Sauterne, Chablis, or Chardonnay]
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp flour, for thickening
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Combine all ingredients [except pasta, prawns, wine cream and flour] into a deep skillet and saute. Add prawns and cook quickly until they turn pink and are opaque [Be careful not to overcook]. Add wine and cream and wait until heated. Add the flour to thicken. Ladle Scampi over hot drained pasta, generously sprinkle with cheese and serve. Serves 6