Classic Shrimp Scampi

Submitted by Oolala

"From the NY Times-the photo was amazing and had me hooked. Serve with cooked pasta and crusty fresh bread."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup broth
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 3⁄4 lbs large shrimp, shelled, can use extra large shrimp too
• 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of, squeeze juice and reserve

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, 2-4 minutes depending upon their size.
6. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by a crusty bread.