perfect shrimp scampi

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Perfect Shrimp Scampi

How to make garlic butter shrimp scampi in under 15 minutes. Perfect served alone or spooned over pasta, rice or lower carb zucchini noodles.

1 pound (450g) large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 tablespoons butter, cut into four pieces

1/4 cup minced shallot, 1 medium

1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic, about 4 cloves

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

1/2 cup (118ml) dry, crisp white wine like pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc or unoaked chardonnay, see notes for alternatives

1 lemon, cut in half

1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped

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