Birds Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipes

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook garlic in butter and oil until golden. Stir in the lemon juice, Italian seasoning and shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
• Add 1 pound shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.
• Return pan to heat and repeat process with remaining oil and shrimp.
• Return empty skillet to medium-low heat; melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Off heat, add lemon juice and vermouth.
• Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add parsley and cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return shrimp and accumulated juices to skillet.
• Toss to combine; serve immediately.

THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Melt another tablespoon of the butter in the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until it thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with more chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

BIRD'S EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Dry shrimp on a layer of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with paprika. Set aside.
• Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over med-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add wine, salt and pepper and reduce by half. Add shrimp and cook on one side about 2-3 minutes to sear. Do not shake the pan at this point and it's important not to overcrowd the shrimp to sear and caramelize properly.
• After one side is seared, begin to shake the pan and toss shrimp to continue cooking another minute or two. Sprinkle with parsley (and also the optional seasoned bread crumbs if using) and saute'/toss one more minute. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add most of the garlic, keeping some for later. Coat the garlic completely with butter. Do not let the garlic brown. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Immediately remove pan from heat; shrimp will not be cooked yet.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with breadcrumbs (enough to coat the shrimp), and transfer the entire mixture to a medium casserole dish. Pour wine and the lemon juice over the shrimp. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
• Remove cover, and bake an additional 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan heat olive oil with remaining garlic. Toss the pasta with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Serve the shrimp over the pasta with additional lemon slices on the side.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except frozen shrimp and cooked pasta to skillet on medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, add pasta.
• Stir ingredients and cover for 2 minutes.
• Add frozen shrimp.
• Let it cook until the shrimp is no longer frozen stirring frequently.