Easy Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined,if desired (21 to 25 per pound)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 pinch cayenne
salt
ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
Add 1 pound shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.
Return pan to heat and repeat process with remaining oil and shrimp.
Return empty skillet to medium-low heat; melt 1 tablespoon butter.
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Off heat, add lemon juice and vermouth.
Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add parsley and cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Return shrimp and accumulated juices to skillet.
Toss to combine; serve immediately.