Weeknight Lightened-Up Shrimp Scampi - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail left on)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (I use Kerrygold brand*)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled, thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons shallots (peeled - small dice)
• 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño (minced (can use a pinch of cayenne))
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable see note)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoon water
• 3 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter (I use Kerrygold brand*)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
• 2 tablespoon scallions (thinly sliced)