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