Dinner: Easy Shrimp Scampi

Recipe by Jill Mmmmm good!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Easy Shrimp Scampi

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup butter, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the shrimp in flour. In batches, saute shrimp in oil until golden brown; each batch should take approximately 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Discard oil and add the wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Cook over high heat until liquid has reduced by half (approximately 5 minutes). Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower head to medium, add shrimp cook for 1 minute (until shrimp are heated). Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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