Gamberi scampi

Ingredienti

• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 Tablespoon butter (divided (2 tbsp & 2 tbsp))
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined with tail on or off)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (i.e. Pinot Grigio *)
• 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
• lemon zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste (optional))
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to the hot skillet and sear for about 1 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   Before the shrimp is cooked through, add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it is reduced by about half. In the meantime, turn the shrimp and cook on the other side.

4. 4

   Add the remaining butter, lemon juice and zest. Take the skillet off the heat and add the chopped fresh parsley. Serve over rice, pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash.