TARRAGON SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Tarragon is often paired with poultry; however, its mild lemony flavor works well with shellfish like shrimp, too. Combined with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this basic seafood marinade is sure to be in your cooking rotation for years to come.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 onions, peeled and coarsely grated
1 small bunch fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
24 to 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and saute garlic and onions over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add tarragon, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute; do not let the mixture brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the onion mixture and lemon juice, stirring until well coated. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a skillet. Cover the shrimp with any remaining marinade.
  • Broil under high heat until the shrimp are pink and the topping is well browned, approximately 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Anu Anu
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The sauce was too thin.


Liaqut Shah
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The shrimp were overcooked.


Sphiwe Spheh
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The shrimp scampi was a bit too salty for my taste.


Blanca SanchezAvalos
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Stanley Ommen
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


patricia rivera
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The shrimp scampi was easy to make and very flavorful. I liked the addition of tarragon, which gave the dish a unique flavor.


Pagal Kto
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The shrimp scampi was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less butter and cream next time.


Jaz Ela
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This was my first time making shrimp scampi, and it turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


frank kakande
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish was surprisingly good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


IdaMae Teufel
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The tarragon shrimp scampi was easy to make and very delicious. I liked that the recipe didn't require a lot of ingredients, and the cooking time was relatively short.


Felix Khofi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp scampi turned out great! The shrimp were cooked through but still tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Azmat Kakar
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This tarragon shrimp scampi was a delightful dish! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the addition of tarragon, which gave the dish a unique and sophisticated flavor.


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