Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Serve immediately.