Shrimp Scampi With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and re-boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Place the pine nuts on a cookie sheet and put in the oven for about 3 minutes, until slightly browned. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, stack the basil leaves and slice into julienne strips. Use a very sharp knife to avoid bruising the basil, causing it to turn black. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add the shrimp to the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute before turning and cooking on the other side. Add the tomatoes to the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil, garlic, red pepper, and half the pine nuts. Adjust seasoning.
• When pasta is al dente, drain and toss it in the saute pan with the shrimp/tomato/herb mixture. Divide among 4 plates and garnish each serving with the remaining pine nuts.

SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler; rack should be 2 to 4 inches from heat source and the heat as high as possible.
• Put oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add thyme, garlic, tomatoes and capers. Cook just until mixture sizzles, then add stock or wine; raise heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about a minute, then add shrimp, turning them in sauce.
• Put skillet under broiler and cook until shrimp are done, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve hot or warm.

PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until shallots are soft, about 4 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Mix in basil. Return shrimp and any juices to sauce; stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ARTICHOKES AND PROSCUITTO

Steps:

• Chop shallots and garlic to a fine mince. Rinse and quarter canned artichoke hearts. Hydrate and drain sun-dried tomato strips. Juice 2 lemons. Clean and dry shrimp. Season shrimp with dried tarragon and white pepper and kosher salt and set aside.
• Melt butter over low heat in a large saute pan. Add garlic and shallot and cook for 2 or 3 minutes until starting to clear. Season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Add shrimp and cook turning once until turning pink, but not cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan with slotted spoon, set aside. Add the artichoke hearts an sun-dried tomato and cook until heated through, 3 minutes. Add wine, lemon juice and mustard and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. Season with salt pepper and tarragon. Cook until reduced by half. Add shrimp back to the pan and cook until heated through, lastly add prosciutto, Stir everything until all flavors are married, one minute. Serve with crusty bread.