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Shrimp Scampi

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Cooked pasta for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping any brown bits from the skillet.
  5. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce for a few minutes.
  6. Add the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp and stir gently.
  9. Serve hot over cooked pasta, if desired.