Friday, September 26, 2008

Recipe - Shrimp Scampi and Cilantro




As much as I love shrimp, this normally isn't the type of food that I eat. After trying it, I decided that I do like this type of food! Quick, easy and gooood!

Shrimp Scampi and Cilantro


1 Pound Shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
2 Tablespoons Butter, real
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
2 Tablespoons Scallions, sliced
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, freshly chopped
1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice
Angel hair pasta
Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, freshly grated
Dash Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning



1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add scallions, garlic, and shrimp.

3. Saute until shrimp just turn pink.

4. Add cilantro, and lemon juice and heat through.

5. Serve over angel hair pasta and top with freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese.

6. Sprinkle a dash of Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning

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