Classic Shrimp Scampi

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
• Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.

Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.