CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

Classic Shrimp Scampi image

Provided by Oolala

Categories Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
1 3/4 lbs large shrimp, shelled, can use extra large shrimp too
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of, squeeze juice and reserve

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer.
Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and saute until they just turn pink, 2-4 minutes depending upon their size.
Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 317.7, Sodium 667.4, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 40.9