Lemon Herb Shrimp Scampi

LEMON HERB SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Today was just one of those days.... everything is running 20 minutes late, kids have extra curricular activities in two different directions, husband forgot to eat lunch and comes home starving-- you know, the whole house is filled with, what we like to call, HUNGER MADNESS.
SO.... needless to say- I needed a yummy dinner that could be on the table SUPER FAST- I love having a few delicious throw together dinners that take less than 20 minutes to make start to finish, but taste like I was slaving over a hot skillet all afternoon.

If you have shrimp fans in your house, they will LOVE this one! A little bit of butter, a zingy lemon or two and the perfect blend of herbyness that HOMESTEAD SEASONINGS is famous for! Add this shrimp to some fresh grilled veggies, or a batch of angle hair pasta and you will create a meal that will keep your sailors smiling!


INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup olive oil

1 pound fresh shrimp, medium-sized, deveined with tails off

1 1/2 tablespoons HOMESTEAD SEASONINGS SEAFOOD BLEND
1 1/2 tablespoons HOMESTEAD SEASONINGS FISH RUB

Juice of one Lemon (or about 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice)

Pinch or two of sea or HIMALAYAN PINK SEA SALT and fresh black pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a Medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the cleaned and deveined shrimp to the olive oil. Generously sprinkle the HS SEAFOOD BLEND to the shrimp and let cook for 5-7 minutes. Toss the shrimp to turn them over and add a bit more of the SEAFOOD BLEND. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pin k and start to curl.
2. Remove pan from heat. Add lemon juice, butter and salt and pepper if you choose. Once the butter has melted give them another toss to coat them entirely and they are ready to serve! Would be delicious over Angel Hair Past, Parmesan Couscou, or your favorite Rice Recipe 

I love to serve this Shrimp recipe with freshly roasted red peppers, baked asparagus or when I am lucky - fresh steamed green beans! Its the perfect meal! When you only have like 10 or 15 minutes to throw something together.... so why not throw something delicious together!!

Restaurant Style- Veggie Herb Butter

Herb Butter is a great way to add flavor to any meal! I love going out to a fancy restaurant where they serve you delicate pats of herb-ed butter. Luckily it is easy and anyone can make it in their very own home!

Ingredients:

2 Sticks:  Room temp Softened unsalted butter

3 Tbsp:   HOMESTEAD SEASONINGS Veggie Blend

1 Tbsp:   Fresh squeezed Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp:   Cream Cheese (optional)

1 tsp:       Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well until VEGGIE BLEND and lemon juice are distributed evenly.

Prepare a large peice of wax paper and place on top of a kitchen towel or bamboo mat. Once mixed  dump onto the piece of waxed paper or parchment, shape into a cylinder using the kitchen towel or bamboo mat. Seal ends by twisting wax paper, or pack into a ramekin (however you prefer to store and serve it) and cover with plastic.

 Chill in refrigerator until firm, at least an hour.

Will keep in refrigerator for about 2 weeks, and in the freezer for a few months.  ~enjoy!