My Favorite Scampi (shrimp Or Chicken)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb chicken, tenderloin strips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter and olive oil in skillet over medium high heat.
• 2 add garlic, saute for approximately 30 seconds.
• 3 season shrimp (or chicken) with salt and pepper to taste, and add to the pan.
• 4 cook shrimp thoroughly, being careful not to overcook, flipping once-cooking time will depend on size of shrimp, but with medium shrimp, cooking time is approximately 5 minutes.
• 5 if using chicken tenderloins, follow above instructions, adjusting cooking time as needed to thoroughly cook chicken.
• 6 if using both chicken and shrimp, decrease amounts to 1/2 lb of each.
• 7 add chicken first, cook until almost done, then add shrimp, to prevent shrimp from overcooking.
• 8 increase heat to high, and add 1/2 to 3/4 of the chicken broth and sprinkle with parsley.
• 9 allow broth to heat through, check for seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper if desired.
• 10 pour over cooked fettucini or linguini, stir well, and serve with a slice of warm garlic bread and a tossed salad.