Shrimp Scampi

• 41 g olive oil
• 454 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 ml kosher salt
• 5 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 ml red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 120 ml white wine
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 43 g cold butter
• zest of 1 lemon
• 45 ml chopped herbs, such as parsley and chives

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1. Shrimp

   1

   Season the shrimp with salt and let it sit in a bowl while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil over high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and cook for 2.5–3 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate.

3. Scampi Sauce

   3

   Add another 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 45 seconds, being careful not to burn them. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook for about a minute until slightly reduced. Add the lemon juice. Add the butter, 1 tbsp (15ml) at a time, and stir vigorously to emulsify into a sauce. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir until coated with sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon rind and herbs.