SCAMPI

When it comes to scampi I discovered Costco's frozen scampi. It really is delicious and great to keep in the freezer. It only takes minutes to cook. I combined a recipe of Giada's and my own lower fat version and came up with the following;

Ingredients- adjust to the amount of servings needed;

* 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, divided, at room temperature
* 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice, such as Uncle Ben's
* 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Or use brown rice (with water and no butter)
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined
This is where I substituted the frozen Costco scampi
* 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
* 1 tablespoon hot sauce
* 1 cup whipping cream or 1/2 and 1/2(reduces the fat)
* Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat 1/2 of the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.

In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Stir in the cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Using a fork, fluff the rice and arrange on a platter. Spoon the shrimp cream sauce over the rice and serve.