Shrimp Scampi with Peas and White Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ¾ pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
• Cooked pasta, rice or crusty bread

Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.

Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer.

Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.

Add the white beans and heat through, approx 3-4 minutes.

Add shrimp and peas and sauté until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta, rice or with crusty bread.

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