Gambas al ajillo con mantequilla al estilo scampi

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4-5 cloves garlic (large, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
• 1 1/4 pounds shrimp (large prawns, shelled with tails on or off)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed, or to taste - optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.

2. 2

   Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).

3. 3

   Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.

4. 4

   Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).