Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Posted by: Angel 08-07-99 8:23 PM

Shrimp Scampi Recipes by Angel

Scampi Portofino

2 oz. clarified butter
10 large scampi, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 oz. brandy
1/2 oz. lemon juice
Salt to taste
Fresh tarragon leaves to taste
Hot cooked rice or noodles


Heat butter in saute pan; add scampi, brown and turn. Add onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).

Add cream and brandy. Simmer 10 minutes. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and tarragon leaves. Serve while hot over rice and noodles.



Wine Scampi

2 Tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
3 Tablespoons dry white wine
1 lb. raw shrimp or scampi
Fresh parsley if desired


Place butter, garlic and wine in 1 1/2 quart glass casserole. Microwave for 2 minutes on High. Stir in shrimp and continue cooking for about 4 or 5 minutes on High or until shrimp turns pink. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with snipped parsley if desired. Serves 2.



Shrimp Scampi and Linguini

10 small to medium shrimp
3 Tablespoons butter, divided
1 tesspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup linguini
1/2 cup shrimp seafood sauce or prepared Italian red sauce
1/4 cup white wine


Saute shrimp in 2 tablespoons butter, sprinkle with pepper. Add 1/2 cup seafood sauce or red sauce. Allow to simmer 1 minute then add 1/4 cup white wine and set aside.

Simmer desirable portion of linguini noodles preferably 1 cup in 1 cup hot water and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Place linguini on plates. Put Shrimp Scampi on top.

Serves 2.

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