National Shrimp Scampi Day

 

In keeping with the nautical spirit of this post a picture rom the archives.  Its a very old picture of Tubby and Ping, about 6 years ago when they were young and spry and their coats untinged with grey, sigh....

Did you know today is National Shrimp Scampi Day?  Neither did I until I discovered the awesome: The Nibble website with its list of food hollidays.  When I was little I used to think Shrimp Scampi was the most sophisticated dish.  These days I am not as crazy about it.   I still thought it would be fun to make it this weekend and I found a  recipe in The Mafia Cookbook which I got years ago at a library book sale and never made a recipe from.  It was pretty tasty, its also super fattening.  As the author of the books says Mafiosas are not super concerned with weight or cholesterol.  For the rest of the world Id say once a year for this dish is enough.

Shrimp Scampi from the Mafia Cookbook  

2 1lbs shelled large shrimp
2 sticks butter
2 cups sour cream
1 minced shallot
3 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp minced chives
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
1 1lb spaghetti



 Melter the butter and add the shallot and garlic and cook over low heat for five minutes.  Whisk in the sour cream, pepper, and seasoned salt.  Cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes until thickened.  Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil to cook the pasta in.  When the sauce is almost finished cooking preheat the broiler and put the shrimp on a foiled lined baking sheet.  Broil for 3-4 minutes, watch closely to prevent over cooking.    Toss the sauce, pasta and shrimp together and serve.