Monday, September 24, 2012

Shrimp Scampi in a bread bowl

All I can say is, ohmigod is this good!  Very easy to make too!  This recipe will make 3 or 4 shrimp bread bowls.  Let's cut to the recipe, to make this you will need:
Loaves of frozen bread dough (available in your grocers freezer section)
1 1/2 pound shrimp (large or jumbo) peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped basil, parsley & oregano
Salt and coarse black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken or fish broth
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

1.) Early in the day, take out the bread to let it thaw.   Each loaf of bread will make 3 bread bowls.
Once the loaves have defrosted, cut them into 3's.  Put them back in a warm spot to rise again.
2.)  Follow the package directions to bake the bread.  In the meantime.....
3.)  In a large deep saute pan, melt the margarine and the olive oil.  Add the garlic, spices and salt and pepper.  Once you start to really smell the garlic infuse in the oil, you are ready to move on.
4.)  Add the white wine and let it reduce a bit.  Add the chicken or fish broth and let that reduce a bit and thicken. 
5.)  Add the shrimp.  Let the shrimp cook in the mixture until they are pink on all sides.  This takes only a few minutes.
6.)  Cut a hole in the bread.  Remove some of the doughy inside.  Scoop in some shrimp and some of the sauce.  Also make sure you put a little of the garlic sauce on the top of the bread.  Enjoy!

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