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Shrimp Scampi

Quick As A Flash Shrimp Scampi

A great dish that really is as quick as a flash.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb shrimp shelled and deveined
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Put the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat and cook slowly to infuse the oil with the garlic, but do not burn the garlic.

  2. Add the red pepper flakes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp and season with a little salt.

  3. Cook until shrimp is almost done.

  4. Add the wine and cook until the alcohol is burned off. About 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and butter to finish.

  5. Garnish with parsley.