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Shrimp Scampi

Time: 30min marinade / 20min cook
Servings: 6-8
Rating: 4/5

Recipe by Rick Martinez from Bon appetit:  https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/shrimp-scampi

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lb shrimp, peeled & de-veined
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 5 tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • parsley
  • 2lb linguine

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prep shrimp and garlic. Marinate for 30min-1hr.
  2. In a skillet on medium heat, cook shrimp for 1min per side. Remove shrimp from heat, leave oil in the pan.
  3. Add in additional oil and toss in garlic and red pepper until golden.
  4. Add in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2min until reduced in half.
  5. Add butter and stir for 5min.
  6. Add back in shrimp and cook until shrimp done, ~2min.
  7. Serve with linguine.  

Thoughts
Scampi very buttery and quick to put together. Add lemon at the end and maybe use more wine for more sauce. Add more garlic.