Shrimp Scampi for Two

Name: Shrimp Scampi for Two
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 4 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 12 ounces shell-on jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed, shells reserved; 4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

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Main Courses
Fish & Seafood
For Two

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Ingredients

4 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
12 ounces shell-on jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed, shells reserved
4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley