Spicy Sicilian Shrimp Recipes

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

SPICY ITALIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• ToCook linguini according to package directions until it is al dente. Meanwhile saute shrimp in large non-stick skillet on medium for 6 minutes.
• Scoop shrimp out of pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Return pan with scampi sauce to stove and turn heat up to medium high. Add onions and saute for 5 minutes until they are translucent.
• Add diced tomatoes(including juice), wine, Italian seasoning and red pepper to onions.
• Bring mixture to a low rolling boil. Boil mixture for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp to pan with tomato sauce and continue sauteing for 3 minutes.Add cooked linguini and toss to coat and serve with shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.
• *To make your own scampi sauce see next recipe.

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.