Sicilian Scampi Olive Garden Style Recipes

SICILIAN SCAMPI (OLIVE GARDEN STYLE)

Steps:

• Cut the loaf of bread on an angle, half an inch thick, at least 35 slices.
• Arrange 5 slices on serving plates so they face in like flower petals.
• (You can toast the slices if you like) Heat the butter in a large skillet until it's bubbling lightly.
• Add the garlic and the WHITE of the onions and cook for a minute.
• Add shrimp and cook until it's just done.
• Place a piece of shrimp on the bread closest to the center of the circle, any extra I put in the space left in the center.
• Add the wine and olives to the remaining garlic butter in the skillet and cook until it's lightly boiling.
• About 2 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over the shrimp and bread.
• Garnish with the tomatoes and the GREEN of the green onions.
• Serve with napkins and eat with your fingers.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN SCAMPI YUMMY! - COPYCAT

Steps:

• For white sauce: Heat 1 tablespoons butter in sauce pan, add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes on med. heat. heat stirring constantly. slowly add 3/4 cup hot milk (hot so it won't get lumpy). Set aside. (Make sure that the white sauce is hot when adding to the scampi sauce).
• For scampi sauce: Heat butter over low heat. add the garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and black pepper. cook for about 2 minutes on low heat. add the wine and chicken broth. stir until combined. (I usually cook mine for about 30-40 minutes). add 1/4 cup white sauce and cook till slightly thickened.
• Flatten tenders, coat w Wondra flour & brown In a large skillet, in a little olive till nearly done. add the peppers and onions, saute till chicken is done. add the sauce. saute until everything is warmed. add roasted garlic cloves. serve over pasta.
• ROASTED GARLIC: Separate head of garlic into individual cloves still in 'paper'. toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil or a small pint sized dish with a lid. bake in 350* oven for 30 minute when the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.

OLIVE GARDEN SICILIAN SPLASH

Steps:

• Blend in order given.
• Serve in a tall fluted glass with lemon slice and a straw.

SICILIAN SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Combine flour and water in small bowl stirring to make a smooth paste then set aside.
• In heavy saute pan add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp and saute for 4 minutes.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add lemon juice and white wine to saute pan and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add flour mixture very slowly to wine and lemon juice whisking constantly to incorporate.
• Whisk until smooth and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
• Pour heavy cream slowly into saute pan again whisking constantly to incorporate.
• Add cheeses and remaining seasonings stirring until cheese is completely melted.
• Add shrimp and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve over pasta or garlic bread and garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions.