Name: Shrimp and Ramp Scampi
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 bunch ramps (about 6 oz.), bulbs and greens separated, bulbs halved lengthwise, greens torn into (2"–3") pieces; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; ½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes (such as Maras, Urfa, or Aleppo-style), plus more for serving; ½ cup dry white wine; 1¼ lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, preferably tails left on; 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter; Kosher salt; ½ lemon

sauted shrimp with ramps white wine and red pepper flakes

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

The combination of garlic and ramps may seem like overkill, but we promise it’s not. The garlic will mellow as it cooks while the ramps stay pungent.

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