Classic Shrimp Scampi

Name: Classic Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 18 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled; 13 cup chopped parsley; Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon; Cooked pasta or crusty bread

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
18 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
13 cup chopped parsley
Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Directions

1

In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
2

Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3

Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer.
4

Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
5

Add shrimp and saute until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size.
6

Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.