Zombiecreep's blog: "shrimp scampie"

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces 2/3 cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup sherry Put the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a brown paper bag. One by one, coat the chicken parts with mixture. In a large skillet, fry the chicken in 1 inch of hot oil until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain the oil. Put the chicken back into the pan and cover the pieces with cooking sherry. Cover the pan and reduce to simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Serve.

2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 green onions, chopped Preheat broiler to 500 degrees (260 degrees C). Stir shrimp together with butter, garlic and wine. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 10 minutes. Sprinkle on scallions and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes, until shrimp are firm. Serve hot.