Shrimp Scampi Lisa-Style

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the butter and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the parsley and Parmesan cheese.
8. Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta or rice.

Interesting Facts

• Shrimp scampi is an Italian-American dish, not an Italian dish.
• The origin of the name is unknown, but it may have been derived from "scampi," a type of lobster.
• Shrimp scampi can also be served as an appetizer or served over a bed of greens.