Mediterranean Scampi Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SCAMPI

Steps:

• 1. In a large, deep, skillet or fast fry pan, melt butter. Be careful it does not burn
• 2. Saute garlic; when golden in colour, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• 3. Add onions, bulbs with greens; saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• 4. Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice; white wine. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
• 5. Stir in garlic and onion which you had earlier set aside.
• 6. Stir in roasted pimento peppers.
• 7. Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
• 8. Stir in fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
• 9. Stir in peeled and deveined shrimp. Steam until pink.
• 10. Add capers and olives; allow to warm through.
• 11. Turn out onto warm platter or serving bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve while hot. Serve with noodles, rice, or orzo.

MEDITERRANEAN SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large skillet or deep fast fry pan, melt butter; be careful it does not burn.
• Saute the garlic; when golden in color, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• Add onions, saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice, white wine; bring to a boil.
• Add onion and garlic which you had set aside.
• Add roasted red bell peppers.
• Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
• Add fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
• Add shrimp and steam until pink.
• Add capers and olives; allowing them to warm through.
• Turn out onto a warm platter or serving bowl -- garnish with lemon wedges, and serve while hot.
• Serves 4 - 6 comfortably; cook time - approximately 45 minutes, including peeling and chopping.