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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp sautéed in a garlic and white wine butter sauce. Great with bread or perfect for the use of toothpicks!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and saute the garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  3. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice.
  4. Simmer until the sauce reduces slightly.
  5. Stir in the parsley and red pepper flakes.
  6. Serve warm with bread or toothpicks.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp; they finish fast.