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We love shrimp in a variety of preparations, so we love this shrimp scampi, which can also be served with asparagus risotto.
No special culinary equipment is needed for this recipe.
2 tablespoons of Butter
2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup of Green Onion, finely chopped
½ cup of dry White Wine
5 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 pound of large Shrimp, shelled and deveined
½ teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes
Juice from 1-2 lemons, based upon your taste preference
Salt and Black Pepper, freshly ground, to your taste preference
In a large skillet, heat over a medium heat the extra virgin olive oil and butter, add the garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes and cook the mixture for about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp and wine. Sauté it until the shrimp turn pink, which should be about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook for an additional minute or two. Remove the shrimp from the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp.
Serving Suggestion:
This is delicious served as a stand-alone dish or served with or over Risotto with Asparagus (to see this recipe, click here) or pasta.