French Scampi

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Ingredients

  • 20 shrimp (10/12 count)
  • 5 fresh sweet basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Pernod (anise-flavoured liqueur)
  • 1/2 clove garlic, chopped finely
  • 12 fluid ounces whipping cream
  • flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 ounce butter

Instructions

  1. Clean the shrimp by peeling, remove the vein and cut the shrimp in half lengthwise.
  2. Season with salt and pepper and pass through flour lightly.
  3. Preheat frying pan with butter and oil at high heat.
  4. Saute the shrimp fast so they brown slightly.
  5. Add garlic very quickly and throw away excess butter.
  6. Don't worry about losing some garlic.
  7. Away from fire, mix in sweet basil and Pernod then flambe.
  8. Add the cream and reduce.
  9. Check seasoning.
  10. Serve right away.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

677 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 59.6g 76% DV
Carbs 28.3g 10% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9843mg 100% DV
Potassium 181.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 134.8mg 45% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 116.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 85.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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