Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Butter4 tbsp
- Garlic4–5 cloves
- Shrimp1 ¼ lb
- Salt1 pinch
- Cracked pepper1 pinch
- White wine¼ cups
- Chili flake · flakes½ tsp
- Lemon2 tbsp
- Parsley¼ cups
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pan or skillet.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on one side, until just starting to turn pink, then flip.
- Pour in the wine (or broth) and add the red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the wine has reduced by about half and the shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Stir in the remaining butter, the lemon juice and the parsley, then remove from the heat immediately.
Summarized from Cafe Delites's video. Watch it for the details.
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