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Cilantro Shrimp Scampi With Cheddar Drop Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Another one from a cooking magazine. Love this fresh take on shrimp scampi served over cheddar biscuits. Can also serve over rice or pasta
Ingredients:
shrimp
2 t oilive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
flour for dusting
1 t garlic, minced
1/2 c dry white wine
2 t butter
1/3 c chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 c fresh lime juice
2 t chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
salt to taste
biscuits
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
1 t baking powder
1 t kosher salt
1/2 t cream of tartar
6 t unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 c sharp chddar, shredded
1 c buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
Directions:
1. BISCUITS:
2. Preheat oven to 450
3. Line baking sheet withparchment paper or coat lighly with nonstick spray
4. Whisk dry ingredients together
5. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until the sice of peas
6. Stir in cheese
7. Combin buttermilk and egg
8. Stir into flour mixutre just until incorporated
9. Prtion batter with an ice cream scoop or 1/4 c measure onto prepared baking sheet
10. Bake until tops begin to brown, 15 minutes.
11. While bisciuts are abking, prepare scampi.
12. SCAMPI
13. Combine cilantro, lime juice and chilies in large bowl, set aside
14. Lightly dust shrimp with flour, shke of exxcess
15. Add 2 T olive oil to non stick skillet
16. Saute shrimp over med high heat, 2 minutes
17. Stir in garlic, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
18. Deglaze pan with wine, scraping any bits ofrm obttom of pan
19. Simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes
20. Stir in butter until melted
21. Add shrimp to cilantro mixture and toss to coat, season with salt
22. Serve shrimp and sauce over cheddar biscuits, rice or pasta
By RecipeOfHealth.com