California Scampi Recipes

SAN FRANCISCO SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Combine butter, oil, vermouth, garlic, salt, white pepper, Accent, lemon juice and parsley in blender. Cover and blend on high speed for 10 seconds.
• Arrange shrimp in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade over and let stand at room temperature for one hour.
• Sprinkle scallions, cheese and capers on top. Place in a preheated broiler 3 to 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes; turn and broil 1 to 2 more minutes.

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN)

Steps:

• garlic shallot butter:.
• melt 1 T butter in a nonstick pan over medium high heat.
• add shallot, garlic and thyme.
• cook, stirring, till mixture is reduced to about 1/2 cup (toward end of reduction, reduce heat to low and stir frequently).
• remove the pan from burner, quickly and thoroughly whisk in remaining 4 T butter.
• roasted garlic:.
• preheat oven to 325.
• coat the coarsely chopped garlic with oil.
• spread the pieces of garlic over the surface of a glass casserole or sheet pan.
• roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the garlic begin to brown.
• remove the garlic from the oven.
• scrape up the garlic and redistribute it in a single layer to provde even browning.
• return the garlic to oven for another 15 minutes.
• remove from the oven when it is uniformly golden brown. set aside.
• to make pizza:.
• preheat oven to 425.
• prepare dough.
• use a large spoon to spread garlic shallot butter over surface of the crust, within the rim.
• spread mozzarella over the butter sauce.
• evenly distribute the onions and roasted garlic over the cheese.
• place shrimp, skin side up evenly over the cheese and toppings.
• transfer pizza to preheated oven, bake till crust is crispy and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
• the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through.
• when pizza is fully cooked, carefully remove from the oven, sprinkle oregano and parsley over the cheese.
• slice and serve.

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the butter and garlic mixture.
• In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with the garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined.
• Starting from the outer edge of a 14-inch oval gratin dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer cut side down with the tails curling up and towards the center of the dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you like the top browned, place under a broiler for 1 minute. Serve with lemon wedges.

CAESAR'S SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add anchovy paste, stir it in then add shrimp and shake pan 1 minute. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, garlic, pepper and Worcestershire. Cook shrimp 2 minutes more then add juice of 1 lemon to skillet and turn off heat. Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with some chopped egg. Serve 2 shrimp per person.

THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Melt another tablespoon of the butter in the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until it thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with more chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

CREAMY SALMON SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and brush lightly with olive oil. Add the bread slices and cook, checking occasionally, until toasted and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and toast the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. While still hot, rub one side of the slices with the crushed garlic and brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the salmon, flesh-side down, and sear until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the salmon is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more depending on thickness. Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
• Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. When the butter is melted, add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until sizzling, about 30 seconds; take care not to let them burn. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer just to heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve in wide shallow bowls with the garlic toast.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate to the skillet along with the linguine, butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Continue to cook, tossing, until the butter is melted and the shrimp is hot, about 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Boil water for the pasta and have it ready.
• Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
• Throw the angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving a cup or 2 of the pasta water.
• Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Top with the grated Parmesan and minced parsley and serve immediately.