Recipe: Shrimp Scampi

While we were visiting my family over the weekend we stopped at the dock to see if there was any fresh shrimp. We were in luck - we picked up seven pounds of white and brown shrimp. My husband, who is just starting to eat seafood, had never had shrimp before so I made him my favorite shrimp dish - shrimp scampi. Who can resist shrimp coated in butter and coconut oil?

Shrimp Scampi

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and cleaned

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoons coconut oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped (feel free to add more if you love garlic)

1/4 lemon

1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Parsley (I used dried)

Salt and pepper

Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the butter has stopped foaming, add the shrimp. Spread around the pan so that there is a single layer of shrimp. Cook for about 1 minute. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes. The shrimp are finished cooking when they turn completely pink. Squeeze lemon over shrimp, being careful not to let any seeds fall in. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and enjoy!