Shrimp Scampi

You can use this scrumptious scampi as an appetizer, main dish or top up your favorite pasta dish or salad.

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YIELDS: 12 Shrimp | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Start to finish: 20 minutes

12 Each Medium – Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Butter, unsalted
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, grated
3 Tablespoons White Cooking Wine
Lemon Slices, Optional

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1. Peel and devein shrimp.  Video: How to peel and devein shrimp                                         If frozen thaw under running cold water 3-5 minutes, then peel and devein. Rinse shrimp well.

2. In medium skillet heat oil and butter or use 2-3 tabs of scampi butter

3. Add garlic, (if not using scampi butter), stir and cook 1 minute.

4. Add Shrimp and cook about 1 minute then add wine and parmesan cheese.

5. Cook another minute and flip. Cook an additional 3 minutes, flip again and cook until flesh is opaque.

6. Plate over pasta or salad or onto a serving dish. Garnish with lemon slices, optional.