I was so excited to hear from President Obama that I scampered into the kitchen and tweaked a bunch of recipes and created my own version of Shrimp Scampi.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons EVOO

3  Tablespoons  butter…you can use more if you prefer it buttery.

1 large shallot. I never cook with garlic. Feel free to use garlic, shallots, onions whatever floats your boat

16 large raw shrimp (feeds 4)

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup dry white wine 

Red chili pepper flakes to taste (optional)

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 Tablespoons of dried basil or parsley.  I don’t like parsley, but have at it.

Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

Sauté the shallots or garlic in EVOO and 2 tablespoons butter for 2-3 minutes.

Add salt and pepper.

Add the shrimp.

Saute shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or turn when shrimp appear opaque.