Shrimp Scampi

Submitted by Chef #676761

"Great for special occasions!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium shallot
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1⁄3 cup parsley

directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add olive oil, then shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Saute for one minute.
4. Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
5. Transfer shrimp to platter.
6. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp.
7. Return pan to heat, add wine and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
8. Add lemon zest.
9. Pour sauce over shrimp and sprinkle with parsley.