Baked Shrimp Scampi Appetizer Or Starter Recipes

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI APPETIZER OR STARTER

Steps:

• 1. Gather your ingredients.
• 2. Chef's Note: There are many ways to measure shrimp. Names such as: jumbo or cocktail are descriptive, but not that accurate. I mentioned in the ingredients that these shrimp are 21/25, and that just means they are of a size that it takes 21 to 25 to make a pound.
• 3. Place a rack in the upper middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
• 4. Combine the ingredients, with the exception of the breadcrumbs and the shrimp, into a small saucepan.
• 5. Lightly simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
• 6. Chef's Note: While simmering, season with a bit of salt and pepper.
• 7. Remove from heat, stir in the breadcrumbs, and reserve.
• 8. Brush the baking dishes with olive oil.
• 9. Add three shrimp to each baking dish.
• 10. Divide the breadcrumb mixture between the baking dishes, and sprinkle over the shrimp.
• 11. Place in the preheated oven, for 12 to 14 minutes.
• 12. Chef's Note: The shrimp should be cooked through, and the breadcrumbs slightly browned.
• 13. Serve while still warm, with a slice of lemon.
• 14. If you choose the appetizer route, cook them the same way; however, place one on a single-serving dish, and drizzle with the breadcrumb mixture. Enjoy.
• 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

GARLICKY APPETIZER SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, salt, pepper, and paprika; add the shrimp, and toss to coat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook the shrimp as close to the flame as possible for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Place shrimp into a saucepan, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches over shrimp, and bring to a boil. Cover pan and cook until shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
• Combine butter, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Place casserole dish in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• When butter is melted, lightly toss shrimp in butter mixture until coated. Sprinkle bread crumbs over shrimp.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.