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Easy Shrimp Scampi
INGREDIENTS
• 4 tbsp butter • 4 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp minced garlic • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup lemon juice • 8 oz cooked linguine • 1/4 cup parsley
DIRECTIONS
1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Add shrimp and oregano,
4. Stir in remaining butter and olive oil and cook until butter is melted. 5. Add cooked shrimp to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. 6. In a serving bowl, top cooked linguine with
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stirring frequently until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp from skillet. juice to skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add wine and lemon
shrimp mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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