Garlic Scape Scampi

By á-30

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 pound shrimp (shelled and deveined)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
• 1/4 cup garlic scapes (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
2. Add the red chili pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the shrimp and saute until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Remove the shrimp from the pan.
5. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
6. Simmer the liquid until reduced by about half, about 3-5 minutes.
7. Add the garlic scapes and simmer until fragrant, about a minute.
8. Add the butter, wait for it to melt and turn off the heat.