Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi
- 1 lb unpeeled large fresh shrimp or 1 lb unpeeled large defrosted shrimp
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- crushed red pepper flakes
- chopped parsley (dried works just as well)
- 8 ounces pasta or 8 ounces rice
- First, Peel shrimp and devein if desired.
- Then, saute garlic in olive oil for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Next, add the butter and shrimp.
- Cook until shrimp are somewhat pink.
- Finally, stir in wine and red pepper.
- Reduce heat and allow shrimp fully cook.
- When finished, sprinkle with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
- A few notes: Many of the ingredients can be altered to your own taste.
- I recommend the following: 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper1/4 cup of FRESH or 1/8 cup of dried parsley.
- add more butter if you'd like.
- serve over angel hair pasta.
fresh shrimp, garlic, olive oil, unsalted butter, white wine, red pepper, parsley, pasta
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-succulent-shrimp-scampi-23936 (may not work)