Ingredients:

- 450 grams (1 pound) of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
- Pasta or crusty bread, for serving 
 
 
 



Instructions:

1. Preparation: Start by patting the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps them brown nicely when cooked.

2. Cooking Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

3. Making the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn't burn. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

4. Finishing the Dish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce. Add the butter and stir until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

5. Serving: Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.