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Shrimp Scampi in a Low Fat Lavender Cream Sauce

3 Tbsp. Soy butter or margarine

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

4 Cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. shallots, chopped

1 Green onion, finely chopped

24 Shrimp peeled and deveined

1 Tbsp. orange juice

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. orange zest (grated orange peal)

1/4 C. Muscat wine or Orange Muscat wine

1/2 C. Low Fat Evaporated milk (unsweetened)

2 1/2 Tbsp. fresh sweet English lavender or

1 Tbsp. dried lavender you can Purchased at (www.MySpiceSage.com)

1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Garnish

Lemon wedges

Orange wedges

Fresh lavender flowers

Sauté garlic, green onion, shallots in olive oil and butter on medium high temperature until tender about 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté until they just begin to turn pink on both sides. Add or orange, orange zest and lemon juice, then add wine and reduce to half about 1 minute. Lower heat to medium, add evaporated milk, lavender, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow sauce to bubble and slightly thicken. Serve with sliced bread as an appetizer, or over whole wheat or brown rice pasta, or over rice as a main course. Serve with Muscat Wine.

Written by: Chef Linda Galyean

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Chef Linda has a TV Event April 23 on KCRA

Don't forget to watch Chef Linda on TV tomorrow morning between 7:00 - 8:00 am on KCRA Channel 58. She will be making a Shrimp Scampi in a Low Fat Lavender Cream Sauce.

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Gourmet Cooking with Lavender Class

Join Chef Linda at the beautiful Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, located at 1220 Arden Hills Lane, Sacramento, CA

When: Saturday, April 25

Time: 11:00 am

Cost: $20.00

Open to the public

During the spring and summer months, our area is bursting with beautiful and fragrant Lavender - But did you know you can use it for cooking as well? In fact, Lavender is becoming quite the trend in healthy cuisine, adding texture and a unique flavor to gourmet dishes! Find out how to have fun experimenting in the kitchen with the fragrant flower during a special "Gourmet Cooking with Lavender" wellness class at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa with Chef Linda. Space is limited so reserve yours today. For more info, call 916-482-6111 or visit www.ardenhills.net

Chef Linda www.TheArtofCuisine.com Email: Artofcuisine1@yahoo.com