Shrimp Scampi

By minicoopercraig

In restaurant-speak, "scampi" is code for "buckets of butter," a distressing translation for the discerning diner. The rich flavors in this version don't derive from fat; they come from garlic, chiles and fresh chopped herbs.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is light brown, about 30 seconds. (Careful! Garlic burns and turns bitter easily.) Add the onion and continue cooking until it's translucent.
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and lightly caramelized. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve as is or on top of a small portion of buttered linguine, quinoa or couscous.