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Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c fresh parsley, sliced .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil .
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) .
  • 1/2 c dry white wine or broth .
  • 2 tbsps butter .
  • 1 3/4 lbs large shrimp, shelled, can use extra large shrimp too .
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt (to taste) .
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of, squeeze juice & reserve

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
  • Step #2 Add garlic & saute until fragrant, about 1 min.
  • Step #3 Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes & plenty of black pepper & bring to a simmer.
  • Step #4 Let wine reduce by half, about 2 mins.
  • Step #5 Add shrimp & saute until they just turn pink, 2-4 mins depending upon their size.
  • Step #6 Stir in the parsley & lemon juice & serve over pasta or accompanied by a crusty bread.
  • Enjoy the Classic Shrimp Scampi recipe

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