Ingredients* 24 large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* 3 tablespoons minced garlic
* 1/3 cup minced shallots
* 2 cups dry white wine
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
* 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
Directions
1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil. Heat over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, wine, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
3. Continue to gently boil liquid in skillet, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in parsley and thyme.
4. Return shrimp to skillet and toss gently to coat with liquid in skillet. Transfer to a serving dish; serve warm.
5. Makes 8 servings
