Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoon butter (unsalted, divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/4 pound large shrimp (deshelled and deveined)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (ground )
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley (fresh, chopped )

Instruction

  • Cook the shrimp: Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for and additional 1-2 minutes on one side just until begins to turn pink, then flip.
  • Form the sauce: Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).
  • Finish the scampi: Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter, lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Serve: Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables.