Croatian Skampi
Croatian Skampi Recipe
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(Serves 4)
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Ingredients
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2 lbs Shrimp (Raw and with Head On)
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¼ Cup Olive Oil
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½ Cup Bread Crumb
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6 Cloves of Garlic (Peeled and Sliced)
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1 Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)
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¼ Cup Parsley (Chopped)
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½ Cup Dry White Wine
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½ Lemon (Juice and Zest)
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1/8 Cup Brandy
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2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
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Instructions
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Dry toast the bread crumbs until golden brown.
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Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add olive oil to the pan and bring to a medium heat.
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Add onions to the pan and cook until soft and golden.
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Add the garlic to the pan. Cook until it loses its raw smell.
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Add the brandy to the pan. Carefully light with a match and flambé until the alcohol has burned off.
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Add the wine, the tomato paste, and cook until reduced by half.
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Add the shrimp and cook gently for two minutes a side (turning once).
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Add the breadcrumbs back to the pan and combine.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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