Title: Scampi a la Wheatley Hills
Categories: Shellfish Sauce Entree Restaurant
Yield: 8 Servings

4	lb	Large raw shrimp; peeled deveined
1 1/2	lb	Butter
2		Garlic cloves; minced
1/4	ts	Oregano
1	ts	Chopped parsley
1/4	ts	Thyme
1/4	ts	Italian hot pepper flakes
1/4	c	Marinara sauce
1/4	c	Sherry
MARINARA SAUCE
1		Garlic clove; minced
3	tb	Olive oil
1 1/2	c	Canned Italian tomatoes drained
1/2	ts	Oregano
		Salt & pepper to taste

Place butter in a large saucepan and melt slowly. Increase heat until butter begins to bubble. Add garlic, stir and add shrimp. Reduce heat and simmer over low hat 2 minutes. Add herbs and hot pepper. Stir until shrimp turns pink, only about one minute. Add marinara sauce and sherry. Stir constantly until sauce takes on a light reddish color and becomes medium thick. Serve immediately over hot fully rice. Or for a more formal dinner, present Scampi with sauce in a heated casserole. Serve with French bread and tossed green salad.

MARINARA SAUCE: Saute garlic in oil for several minutes. Do not allow garlic to brown. Add tomatoes and oregano. Bring to boil, then simmer over very low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.

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