Office Blogging

Whew! It’s only 11:30 and I’ve already attended two meetings – well, three actually if you count the one I had with my staff this morning. That went well. They had no questions or pressing issues. They are a great group of women. Hard workers.

Did you know today is National Shrimp Scampi Day? I didn’t either! Shrimp is low in saturated fat. It is also a good source of Niacin, Iron, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12 and Selenium.

Here’s a recipe to help you celebrate.

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
* 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Put the shrimp on a large pie pan or plate and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the skillet. When the foaming subsides, raise the heat to high, and invert the plate of shrimp over the pan so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn the shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.

Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the vermouth and lemon juice. Boil the liquid until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir the zest and parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

Was very cool this morning when I left for the office – 50’s. No rain yet but it’s in the forecast. My lunch is at noon today. Think I’m going to run out for a salad and a bunch of flowers for my office. Always love to look at fresh cut flowers.


Have a great day! I will!