Classic Shrimp Scampi
Servings 1 - 2
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup white wine
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz large shrimp, shelled & deveined, tails left on if desired
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice from half a lemon, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the wine, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has been reduced down by half.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until they turn pink, about 2-4 minutes, depending on their size.
- Add the parsley and fresh lemon juice and toss to coat. Taste the sauce and season with sea salt, if needed.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread. Enjoy.