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Indulgent Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe for Home Cooks

This Classic Shrimp Scampi features plump, succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic and lemon butter sauce, served over al dente pasta, making it an ideal dish for a romantic dinner or special gatherings that call for a touch of elegance and irresistible flavor.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Method
 

  1. Prepare the shrimp
  2. Cook the garlic in butter
  3. Add the shrimp
  4. Deglaze with wine
  5. Add lemon juice and season
  6. Combine with pasta or serve with bread
  7. Garnish and serve