Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           olive oil -- extra virgin
     1/2  stick         unsalted 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.