Dinner: Shrimp Scampi over Basmati Rice

Recipe by Judy Kim We envy the shrimp that get to swim in this garlicky butter sauce.

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Lemon

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Ingredients

1 c. basmati rice, rinsed
extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp. butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. diced shallots
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
1 tsp. lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Steam rice according to packaged instructions; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Rinse and dry shrimp and season with salt and pepper. When skillet is hot but not smoking, add shrimp and cook 1 minute per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and shallots and cook until garlic is tender, 2 minutes. Add wine, chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
Add remaining butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp. Toss together and serve immediately over steamed rice. Top with additional sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

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