Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 People
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp butter; 4-5 cloves garlic (large, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic); 1 1/4 lbs large prawns, shelled with tails on or off; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

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Prep Time: 5m

Total Time: 10m

Yield: 4 People

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
4-5 cloves garlic (large, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
1 1/4 lbs large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp,
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.
Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes, if using.
Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).
Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
Serve over rice or pasta with garlic bread and steamed vegetables

Notes

Use a good quality white wine. I use a Sav Blanc when cooking this recipe. You can also use a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay. Note: non-alcoholic wine also works.

The shrimp is cooked in a butter/oil combination prevent the butter from burning. You can use all butter if you wish, just note it will begin to brown while the shrimp are cooking.