Shrimp Scampi-Style

• 24 large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup minced shallots
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

1. 1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
2. 2. In a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil. Heat over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, wine, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
3. 3. Continue to gently boil liquid in skillet, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in parsley and thyme.
4. 4. Return shrimp to skillet and toss gently to coat with liquid in skillet. Transfer to a serving dish; serve warm.

shrimp, salt, unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, white wine, lemon juice, salt, italian, thyme

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shrimp-scampi-style-1255809 (may not work)