Scampi Recipe

1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch of dried red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Remove the dark intestinal veins from the shrimp. As you do, make each cut deep enough to butterfly the shrimp, so each can be opened flat like a book. Fill a bowl with ice water, add the sea salt and the butterflied shrimp, and let stand for 15 minutes to bring out some of the briny flavor of the shellfish. Drain and dry thoroughly with a cotton kitchen towel.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and sauti gently until the garlic softens but is not browned, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, placing them opened flat on the bottom of the pan so they do not curl too much. Sauti, turning once, until they are opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Add the wine, stir and cook for an additional 30 seconds to allow alcohol to evaporate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.