Shrimp Scampi
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsps butter divided
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 to 5 garlic cloves minced (about 2 Tablespoons, or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- ½ cup dry white wine may substitute clam juice or chicken broth
- Kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves
- ⅓ lb angel hair or linguine pasta cooked to serve, reserve the cooking water
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes and cook until they're fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the white wine, salt, and black pepper and bring it to a simmer. Allow the wine mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it is reduced by about half.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring often, until just cooked through (about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp).
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and mix to combine. Add the chopped parsley.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or more chili flakes, if desired. You can also adjust the consistency of the sauce with a little of the reserved pasta cooking water, if needed. Serve over pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.