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Shrimp Scampi

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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5m
  • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp (large fresh shrimp with shells on then peeled and deveined)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (use more if you like lots of garlic flavor, for me 4 cloves was just enough)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh only)
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (dash)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • SERVE WITH
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic bread
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and when hot, add half the shrimp.

  • Step 2: Cook just a minute or two, until the shrimp turns pink and are just cooked through.

  • Step 3: Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan, and continue with the rest of the shrimp until they are all cooked.

  • Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook the garlic on medium heat until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Step 5: Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and wine.

  • Step 6: Whisk in the remaining butter and mix well into the lemon and wine mixture.

  • Step 7: Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley.

  • Step 8: Return the shrimp to the pan, and toss gently so the shrimp are coated with the sauce.

  • Step 9: Serve immediately, with Parmesan cheese and garlic at the table.


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