Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi recipe

4 servings

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails

1/2 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 shallot, chopped

1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

2 tablespoons white wine

2 tablespoons brandy

In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

Mix thoroughly.

Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.

In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat.

Toss shrimp often to prevent burning.

Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.

In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly.

Spoon the mixture over the shrimp.

Return pan to the heat.

Preheat your broiler for medium heat.

Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter.

When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.

Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.