Shrimp Scampi

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

3/4	cup	olive oil -- extra virgin
1/2	stick	butter
8	medium	garlic cloves -- finely chopped
2	medium	shallot -- finely chopped
36	medium	shrimp -- about 3/4 pound, shelled and deveined
1/3	cup	lemon juice
1/4	cup	basil -- fresh, finely chopped
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper -- ground
1/2	cup	flour
1/4	teaspoon	oregano -- ground
1/4	teaspoon	red cayenne pepper -- ground
4	tablespoons	brandy -- optional

Preparation:

Season the flour with the salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Dredge shrimp in flour. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the butter over moderate-to-high heat. Add the garlic, and shallot; sauté‚for about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and sauté‚for 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Add basil and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately over spaghetti or linguini.