SIMPLE SUCCULENT SHRIMP SCAMPI

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This recipe is easy, quick, and gives the impression of a gourmet chef! The ingredients are simple, but the taste is truly "succulent"!

Provided by BritniSB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb unpeeled large fresh shrimp or 1 lb unpeeled large defrosted shrimp
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
crushed red pepper flakes
chopped parsley (dried works just as well)
8 ounces pasta or 8 ounces rice

Steps:

  • First, Peel shrimp and devein if desired.
  • Then, saute garlic in olive oil for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Next, add the butter and shrimp.
  • Cook until shrimp are somewhat pink.
  • Finally, stir in wine and red pepper.
  • Reduce heat and allow shrimp fully cook.
  • When finished, sprinkle with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
  • A few notes: Many of the ingredients can be altered to your own taste.
  • I recommend the following: 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper1/4 cup of FRESH or 1/8 cup of dried parsley.
  • add more butter if you'd like.
  • serve over angel hair pasta.

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