Sicilian Shrimp Scampi

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium size)
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons onions, finely minced
• 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry wine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup asiago cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 4 tablespoons green onions, diced
• cooked pasta or toasted garlic bread

Recipe

• 1 combine flour and water in small bowl stirring to make a smooth paste then set aside.
• 2 in heavy saute pan add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
• 3 add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• 4 add shrimp and saute for 4 minutes.
• 5 remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 6 add lemon juice and wine to saute pan and simmer for 3 minutes.
• 7 add flour mixture very slowly to wine and lemon juice whisking constantly to incorporate.
• 8 whisk until smooth and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
• 9 pour heavy cream slowly into saute pan again whisking constantly to incorporate.
• 10 add cheeses and remaining seasonings stirring until cheese is completely melted.
• 11 add shrimp and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• 12 serve over pasta or garlic bread and garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions.