Try this easy recipe when you're craving shrimp--which I do often! This is wonderful served with Sourdough Baguettes to soak up the delicious garlic butter. Enjoy!
Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Ingredients
Thinly slice the cloves of garlic.
Using a lemon juicer, squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice from a lemon.
If using fresh parsley, chop it with a sharp knife and set aside for later.
Place frozen shrimp in a large bowl or bucket that has been filled with salted ice water, about 1 tablespoon of salt per quart of water. Allow to set in cold water until shrimp has thawed. Remove the shells and devein the shrimp, if necessary. Drain in a colander.
Make the Shrimp Scampi
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet or shallow Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the butter, stirring until garlic is golden brown about 1-2 minutes.
Place the prepared shrimp in the butter and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the meat turns lightly pink. Add the white wine to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the shrimp with the freshly squeeze lemon juice. Season with dried or fresh parsley, kosher salt and coarsely ground peppercorn melange. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.