Garlic and Rosemary Shrimp

This is one of the recipes that I offer when I cater an event. You can serve it as an appetizer or over pasta. It's delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium/large fresh shrimp
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic bulb
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Peel shrimp leaving on the tails, devein, wash and dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium/high heat.
3. Separate and peel garlic bulb and add cloves to butter/oil mixture. Sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in wine or broth if using, vinegar, lemon juice, bay leaves, salt, rosemary, crushed red pepper and oregano. Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
5. Add shrimp and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or just until shrimps turn pink. (Remove bay leaves before serving.)

Attribution

Posted by BettyBoop50 at Recipe Goldmine 6/8/01 11:43:30 am.