Butter Edible Bean Prawn “Scampi” – Culinary Confusion At Its Best!

whatever fourth dimension my household unit of measurement would become out to swallow at an Italian eating theater at that spot were e'er the sam Butter Bean Prawn “Scampi” – Culinary confusion at its best!

Growing upwards inwards upstate New York, whatever fourth dimension my household unit of measurement would become out to swallow at an Italian eating theater at that spot were e'er the same 2 shrimp or prawns dishes on the menu. They were “Shrimp Cocktail” too “Shrimp Scampi.” By the way, every bit you lot listen me endeavour to explicate during the clip, the exclusively divergence betwixt shrimp too prawn is size. I role both damage synonymously inwards my clips, too can’t pretend to truly attention that much most which is the right term. I believe bigger shrimp are called prawns too smaller prawns are called shrimp. Hurry, mortal telephone telephone Alton Brown!

The funny affair most “Shrimp Scampi” is that the term “Scampi” was used to depict a vogue of dish; ane where the shrimp are cooked inwards a garlic too butter sauce. But, “Scampi” is truly the plural Italian cite for a shrimp-like animal that is truly a pocket-size Norwegian lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus). Confused yet? Just accept a drinking glass of vino too savour the clip.

My ane twist on this classic recipe is the add-on of Butter Beans. I dearest the contrast inwards textures betwixt the tender prawns too the creamy beans. I used lemon juice hither every bit the acid, only a squeamish dry out white vino likewise produces a dandy version. I didn’t add together it inwards the clip only a large pinch of hot pepper flakes is highly recommended, too spell the parsley is traditional, basil or dill volition likewise move dandy every bit the fresh herb addition. The master copy dish I enjoyed every bit a shaver was e'er served over pasta, only hither I used my carbo allowance on a pair of toast points to soak upwards the amazing sauce. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 pound peeled too de-veined prawns (16/20 per pound size)
12 oz jolt butter beans, drained
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
2 tbl butter
2 tbl olive oil
2 tbl fresh lemon juice
2 tbl water
1/2 tsp common salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp Castilian paprika
hot pepper flakes (optional)