Spicy Lemon Parsley Shrimp Scampi

By Kielian Baird

Serving Size: 3-4

Ingredients:

1. 1 ½ pounds of shrimp (shelled to preference)

2. 2 tablespoons olive oil 

3. ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

4. 4 tablespoons butter

5. 5 cloves of garlic, minced 

6. 2 Fresno chilis, minced 

7. 1 ½ pounds of shrimp (shelled to preference)

8. Salt and pepper to taste 

9. ¼ cup dry white wine 

10. ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional) 

11. 3 tablespoons lemon juice 

Instructions:

1. In a ziplock bag, place the raw shrimp, olive oil, and ¼ cup of the parsley. Season with salt, massage the shrimp to coat, then seal and marinate for 10 minutes. 

2. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and chilis. Saute for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add in all the shrimp and cook each side for 1-2 minutes.

3. Deglaze with the white wine, then toss in the red pepper flakes. Simmer and reduce the wine by half, about 2 minutes. Finish the sauce by adding in lemon, the remaining butter, and parsley. Stir until well combined and taste for seasoning. 

4. Serve immediately with good bread, pasta, or rice!