Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp; 1 12-2 cups white wine; 3 tablespoons minced shallots (optional but adds great flavor); 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (depends on your lemon preferences); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons thyme; 12 teaspoon salt; salt & pepper

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp
1 12-2 cups white wine
3 tablespoons minced shallots (optional but adds great flavor)
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (depends on your lemon preferences)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons thyme
12 teaspoon salt
salt & pepper

Directions

1

Peel and devein shrimp leaving tail portion on.
2

Heat butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
3

Add garlic and shallots and cook up to 3 minutes until tender.
4

If they start turning brown, reduce to medium heat if needed.
5

Add shrimp, lemon, salt, wine.
6

Wait till it bubbles and simmer for 2-3 minute or until shrimp turn opaque.
7

Stir occasionally.
8

Remove shrimp and set aside.
9

Continue cooking liquid until it is reduced and thickened (takes about 15 minutes).
10

Stir in parsley and thyme, cook 1 minute.
11

Add shrimp back to mixture, toss to coat, taste and season accordingly with extra salt & pepper if needed.
12

Serve immediately.