Shrimp Scampi

Some Very Nice Shrimp Scampi

(by: U.S. Navy Chef Eric Michael Hilton)

Will feed 4 people or 1 fat guy

This recipe will impress the heck out of any guests!! Guaranteed!!

24 large tiger shrimp, cleaned and peeled

2 plum tomatoes (diced)

2 shallots (chopped)

6 garlic cloves (sliced)

1 can of minced or chopped clams with juice

6 tbsp of virgin olive oil

½ cup of dry white wine or sherry (Do not use cooking wine! If you can’t drink it, then you shouldn’t be cooking with it.)*

2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)

2 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tbsp of dried

2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)

1 lb of pasta (linguini works great)

1 loaf of French or Italian bread for dipping in the sauce (very fattening, but tastes great!) Serve warm

Heat water for pasta – do not over cook

Heat a 12” frying pan over a medium heat

Add oil and simmer the garlic until golden brown – do not burn

Remove and set aside on paper towel to drain

Add shallots and simmer for 1 minute

On high heat, add shrimp and cook, constantly turning for 3 minutes

Add tomatoes and all dry ingredients and mix for 1 minute

Add all liquids and clams and cook for 3 minutes

Salt and pepper to taste

Serve over linguini (or any pasta) and place sautéed garlic slices over the top.

*Note: different wines or sherries will change the taste of this dish drastically.