Shrimp Scampi - shrimp

Method

• Peel the shrimp, leaving on the last shell segment and tail. Devein the shrimp.
• Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat well with paper towels to dry.
• In a heavy, nonreactive skillet, large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer, heat the oil over med-high heat.
• When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the shrimp.
• Toss the shrimp to coat with the oil and cook about 3 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp to a warm plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Add the garlic to the pan along with parsley and basil and cook, stirring 1 minute.
• Add the lemon juice and the white wine and cook 1 minute more.
• Add one piece of butter at a time, stirring constantly.
• When one piece has melted add the next until all are added.
• Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, line up 4 shrimp on each of 2 warm serving plates.
• Spoon sauce equally over shrimp.