Ingredients (Serves 2)
1. Shrimp – 10 – 12 medium-large, cleaned and tails-on (You can remove the tails if you prefer)
2. Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Butter – 1 tbsp
3. Garlic – 1.5 tsp, minced
Onion – 1 tbsp, minced
Red chilly flakes – 1/4 tsp
Freshly ground pepper – 1/4 tsp
4. White wine – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
5. Heavy cream – 1.5 tbsp
Fresh parsley – 2 – 3 tsp, finely chopped
6. Salt – To taste
Method
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan at medium heat. Add garlic, onion and stir for 1 minute. Add red chilly flakes and freshly ground pepper. Stir for a few seconds and then add white wine. Cook for a minute. Add shrimp and enough salt. Mix everything well and cook for 3 – 4 minutes until it turns pink and is done completely. Add lemon juice and mix well. Bring down the heat to low.
2. Add heavy cream and finely chopped parsley. Stir for a few seconds and switch off. Serve immediately with toasted Italian bread as an appetizer, over pasta or over rice. Top with 1 – 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese if you like.
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