Shrimp Scampi

Directions

1. 1
   Start with oiling the pan then sweating the minced garlic.
2. 2
   Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   After about 2 minutes add the prawns and pepper flakes and let them cook on high heat just to give it color on both sides.
4. 4
   Don't fully cook them yet, we just want some color.
5. 5
   It should take 2-3 minutes.
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   Once they have some color start removing them and set aside onto a plate.
7. 7
   Now add the extra virgin olive oil, butter, and wine and let it reduce to about half it's volume.
8. 8
   If you like more sauce just add more olive oil, butter, and wine and continue reducing.
9. 9
   Once reduced add the half cooked prawns, rough chopped Italian parsley, lemon zest, and juice of half the lemon.
10. 10
    Cook for about 1-2 minutes to finish cooking the prawns.
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    Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if needed.
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    If you cook the shrimp right they will have a nice crunch to them.
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    Serve it as it is or over your favorite pasta.
14. 14
    It also goes nicely with some warm crusty bread.
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    Enjoy!