Spicy Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 2 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Gochujang sauce
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Lemon wedges (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel and season them with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with oil over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the Gochujang sauce and chopped cilantro.

4. 4

   Stir in the chicken broth and deglaze the skillet, allowing the broth to simmer for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Add the lemon juice and transfer the shrimp back to the skillet. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Finally, sprinkle some freshly chopped cilantro, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve the spicy shrimp scampi while it is still warm, along with angel hair pasta