Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Tomato-Wine Sauce

A creamy tomato-wine sauce gives this scampi just the pizazz that it needs.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, shelled and cleaned
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Instructions

1. Saute garlic in butter for 1 minute.
2. Add shrimp and cook over medium heat, stirring until shrimp are pink.
3. Blend in 1 cup of the cream and the next four ingredients.
4. Beat egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup cream and add to the sauce, stirring until it thickens. Do not allow to boil.
5. Serve over linguine or rice, sprinkled with parsley.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / crlocklear