{"id":1516,"date":"2024-04-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marinersmenu.org\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2024-08-04T08:18:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T12:18:16","slug":"shrimp-scampi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/mariners-menu\/shrimp-scampi\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrimp Scampi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with Worcestershire. Combine salt, pepper and paprika and sprinkle on shrimp. Melt \u00bc cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are browned, about 5 minutes, turning once. Stir in softened butter, garlic, parsley and wine. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with rice, if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributed by Joyce Taylor<\/a> From: Mariner\u2019s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n DID YOU KNOW?<\/p> The small appendages under the abdomen of a shrimp are called pleopods and are usually for swimming, burrowing, or creating water current for gas exchange.\u00a0 Some species will use the pleopods for brooding eggs.<\/p>