Emeril's Shrimp Scampi

Recipe from ?New New Orleans Cooking?, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Shrimps

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

1 pound large (16-20 count per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon capers, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound cooked linguini
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence.

Place the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and spread them out evenly in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn the shrimp. Add the garlic and capers to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper and add the pasta, tossing to coat well. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve hot.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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recipe Emeril's Shrimp Scampi
Sydney Baton Rouge, LA 01-22-2010
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Light and Spicy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was very easy to make and was very light but with a good bit of heat. The Essence made a lot and I think it's going to... be my new house seasoning. It also made great leftovers for lunch the next day. Read more
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Jenna La Puente, CA 01-01-2010
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Quick and easy meal...yet full of flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, highly recommend to everyone who is hungry and wants something delicious ready in no time. =) Shrimp can be... easily substituted for chicken and is still just as delicious! Read more
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Bethany Billerica, MA 10-20-2009
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Loved it! Easy to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe! It was really yummy and and easy to make. The part that took the longest was peeling the tails off the... shrimp. Read more
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BELLA Chicago, IL 10-06-2009
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My husband could not get enought of those
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love it Love it Love it. Easy and very light .
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Erica Chicopee, MA 06-12-2009
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This recipe rocks!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this constantly and find that I don't need to adjust anything! SInce I also love his veal piccata with angel hair... pasta (I use chicken) I always make sure that I have a supply of capers and lemon on hand. I double this up and my husband and I both have left overs the next day for work. Also loved by my 12 year old son!Read more
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sarah Carlsbad, CA 04-16-2009
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nice and quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was a quick weeknight meal recipe. will try again.