Spicy Sicilian Shrimp Recipes

SPICY NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to oven safe skillet, stir and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove skillet from the heat and let cool for a couple minutes.
• Add the shrimp and toss it around so that it's fully immersed in the sauce.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake shrimp for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately with crusty French bread and drizzle with additional lemon juice as needed.

SPICY CALABRIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, olive oil, chile paste, lemon zest, oregano and salt. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
• Spread the shrimp evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze the lemon half over the shrimp while still hot. Serve warm.

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.