Simple Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- Ground pepper
- 2 lbs large shrimp shelled
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add broth or wine, salt, red pepper flacks and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let liquid reduce to about half. Takes apprx 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and saute until they turn pink, approx. 2-4 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice and heat.
- Serve over pasta or accompanied with crusty bread