Valentine Shrimp Scampi (Gluten-Free)

Jefferson Adams

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Shrimp scampi. Photo: CC–John Liu

Celiac.com 01/31/2017 – Here’s an easy recipe that’s sure to please your Valentine. Serve it over rice, or with your favorite gluten-free pasta and gluten-free bread. Either way, it’s good for some love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup jasmine or other white rice
• ¾ cup grated Romano cheese
• ½ cup butter
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions:
Cook rice according to directions.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

When butter starts to sizzle, stir in garlic and shrimp.

Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in wine and pepper.

Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.

Spoon shrimp over rice.

Sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped parsley.

Of course this can be served with your favorite gluten-free pasta.

Gluten-free bread always makes great companion to scampi.

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