Shrimp Scampi

Buttery, garlicky and lemony, this is a simple, tasty and protein-packed dinner.

Here's what you need and how you do it

1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned and de-veined

Olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter (preferable) or margarine

1 clove garlic, minced

Juice of half a lemon

Dash white wine (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from pan. Drain pan. Add butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and white wine to hot pan and cook for a few minutes. Reintroduce shrimp to the sauce and cook until heated through.

Serve over angel hair pasta and garnish with parsley.

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Comments

[Amiyrah]

oh man! one of our favorite recipes in our house. I actually have a recipe for it too. Once the shrimp is cooked, we actually pour all of the sauce onto the angel hair and toss. Divine!

[madmouth]

psst--"scampi" means "shrimp". perhaps "scampi spaghetti" would be a better name?