Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound raw shrimp ((thawed, peeled, and deveined))
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic ((about 6 cloves))
• 1/4 cup dry white wine ((or chicken broth))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook each side for 1 minute until no longer pink.

2. 2

   To the pan, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes until it reduces in volume by half.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, butter, salt, and black pepper. Wait for the butter to melt, then serve immediately with pasta. Enjoy!