Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes and Basil

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cracked black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Rice, pasta, or crusty bread, for serving
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, to taste, and bring to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce by half, about 2 minutes.

Add the shrimp and artichokes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the basil. Season with salt and serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Sprinkle with the cheese.

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I have just got to try recipe soon. thanks for sharing. Love you, gal.

By brenda a, johnson on March 20, 2013

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Paula, my Grandson is going to love this he crazy about shrimp. Thank's far your help. I'm not a very good cook.

By Connie Moore on March 20, 2013

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MMMMM...good. Easy to make. Hubby loved it when I added more garlic.

By sue schwinghammer on November 17, 2012

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Easy to make...tastes wonderful. Added more garlic...mmmm good y'all :o)

By Sue Schwinghammer on November 16, 2012

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This came out great...made it for the mister and I for V-Day...enjoyed it very much...

By Sherronda Martin on February 14, 2012

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My husband and I just love Paula, and all of her delicious food! I made her Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes and Basil and Tiramisu Baby Cakes for my mother-in-law for her birthday dinner! She loved it, Thanks for the brownie points!!!!

By Meagan Weirich on January 20, 2012

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