Shrimp Scampi

Step 1

In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil over medium heat

Step 2

Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute

Step 3

Add in wine and bring to a simmer

Step 4

Allow wine to reduce by half, about 6 minutes

Step 5

Add in salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper

Step 6

Add in shrimp and sauté until shrimp is just pink, about 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size

Step 7

Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve with crusty bread

Step 8

If serving over pasta reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking liquid

Step 9

Stir the reserved liquid into the butter sauce before tossing with pasta