Everyone's Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

cup extra virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 shallot, minced
4 cloves big of garlic
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, 20 to 30 per pound, peeled, rinsed, and dried
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, Yeah, I used the dried, (mine is withering in the heat we're having)
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons butter
Chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

1
Warm the olive oil in a large, skillet over low heat.
2
There should be enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
3
Add the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook until just golden, a few minutes.
4
Raise the heat to medium high and add the shrimp and salt and pepper. When the shrimp turn pink on one side, turn them over and add 1/4 cup parsley.
5
Raise the heat slightly and cook until the shrimp are done, about 2 minutes more.
6
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and white wine, and cook for anothr 30 seconds.
7
Stir in the butter 1 tablespoon at a time until each is incorporated before adding the next.
8
Pour over pasta if desired and garnish with parsley.
9
Serve immediately.

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Comments

Arvin Sound's picture

Thanks for sharing this recipe Carla.

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We had this served over pappardelle, a wide flat pasta. Simple, classic, yet always delicious and satisfying.

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4.0 Servings

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Friday, July 23, 2010 - 5:50am

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