Succulent Scampi Recipes

SUCCULENT SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Peel,clean, and devain the shrimp. Dust the shrimp in potato starch. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

CHICKEN SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil; cook the onion and garlic until tender. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until a thermometer reaches 165°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the tomato, lemon juice and parsley; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with tomato mixture. Top with chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SIMPLE SUCCULENT SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• First, Peel shrimp and devein if desired.
• Then, saute garlic in olive oil for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Next, add the butter and shrimp.
• Cook until shrimp are somewhat pink.
• Finally, stir in wine and red pepper.
• Reduce heat and allow shrimp fully cook.
• When finished, sprinkle with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
• A few notes: Many of the ingredients can be altered to your own taste.
• I recommend the following: 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper1/4 cup of FRESH or 1/8 cup of dried parsley.
• add more butter if you'd like.
• serve over angel hair pasta.