SHRIMP SCAMPI recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Shrimp Scampi:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to brown the garlic.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. If using white wine, pour it into the skillet and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the sauce to reduce slightly.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce. Cook for another minute or until heated through.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp scampi.
8. Serve the shrimp scampi hot over cooked pasta or with crusty bread for dipping.

Enjoy your delicious shrimp scampi!