Shrimp scampi is a seafood dish consisting of large prawns sautéed in butter and garlic. Sometimes butter and olive oil are used along with various herbs, spices and other ingredients added for variations of this delicious seafood recipe. You can make a simple shrimp scampi with some garlic and oil, or you can make a more elaborate and delicious meal using a variety of vegetables and spices. If you want to know how to prepare shrimp scampi in various ways, follow these steps.
Ingredients
Simple Shrimp Scampi
- 450 gr(16-20 prawns) large prawns
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Black pepper and salt to taste
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Pasta
- 5 tablespoons of olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- Colored exterior of the rind of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1.5 lbs.(680 g) linguine paste
- 900 gr large prawns (about 30 prawns)
- 1/2 thin lemon slice
- 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Spicy Shrimp Scampi
- 350 gr large prawns (16-20 prawns)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 red chili diced
- 1 green chili diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chili
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 4 teaspoons. Diced coriander
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Step
Method 1 of 4: Peel and Remove Shrimp Center Veins
Step 1. Peel the prawns
Shrimp should be in cold or ice water when you peel them. To peel the shrimp, if the head is still attached, pull the head with the legs. Start with the tip of the head and pull the outer skin off. You can decide whether you want to leave the skin on for serving, or you want to peel it too to make it easier to eat.
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Place the skin in a plastic bag and seal the lid to remove it.
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If you want to use the skins to make broth later, seal them in a plastic bag and store them in your freezer.
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You can leave the shells unpeeled to retain some of the flavour, although this can make the shrimp a little tougher to eat. If you want to do this, you'll need to trim the outer edge of the back of the shrimp with kitchen shears, so you can remove the central vein easily.
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Step 2. Remove the shrimp's central vein
You should always remove the veins from the shrimp before you cook them. To do this, take a small knife and cut along the outer edge of the back of the shrimp. Cut at least 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) back, just enough to reach the vein, which is dark green in color which contrasts with the paleness of the shrimp.
If you can see the vein, pull it out with your fingers or with the tip of a knife. If you can't see the veins, switch to another shrimp
Step 3. Place the prawns in a bowl of cold water or ice water until you cook them
Don't leave the shrimp in the kitchen while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Method 2 of 4: Making a Simple Shrimp Scampi
Step 1. Peel and remove veins from 450 g (16-20 shrimp) of shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the shell, and remove the veins.
Step 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2-3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet
Heat over medium-high heat until the butter is completely melted. When the butter has foamed and subsided, you can move on.
Step 3. Add 3 -4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon red chili powder
Saute these ingredients together for 1 minute, or until the edges of the garlic are brown.
Step 4. Add the prawns to the skillet
Mix it.
Step 5. Add cup of white wine to the skillet
Pour over the prawns and stir the mixture to combine the wine, butter, oil, and other seasonings. Be sure to spread the prawns evenly over the skillet as you do this.
Step 6. Boil for 2-3 minutes
Turn up the heat to high and let the wine simmer until the prawns absorb it.
Step 7. Turn the prawns over
Use a spatula to turn the shrimp or toss the shrimp so the cooked side is facing up and the uncooked side is cooked in the oil. Continue to let the wine simmer for another 1 minute.
Step 8. Turn off the flame
Step 9. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
Toss the parsley along with the prawns to mix up the flavors.
Step 10. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Pour the juice over the prawns.
Step 11. Add salt and pepper to taste
Step 12. Serve
You can serve this delicious meal alone or with a variety of pasta or rice. You can also complete this dish with toast.
Method 3 of 4: Shrimp scampi with Linguine Pasta
Step 1. Peel and remove the central pulse on 907 g (30 heads) of prawns
Remove the shrimp from the shell and remove the veins.
Step 2. Boil a large pot of water
This pot is for cooking linguine pasta, you can add a little salt to the water if you like.
Step 3. Melt 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat
Wait for the butter to melt completely before continuing.
Step 4. Add 3 tablespoons minced garlic, the colored outer part of the rind of a lemon, and teaspoon of red chili pepper to the mixture
Step 5. Add salt and pepper to taste
You can add just a little bit of salt and pepper, or add more, depending on how much flavor you want to add to the shrimp.
Step 6. Stir the sauce for 3-4 minutes
Stir gently, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Step 7. Add cup of lemon juice once the garlic is browned
Step 8. Add 680g of Iinguine paste to boiling water
When the water boils, add the linguine paste and boil according to the directions on the pasta packet. Most linguine pastes take about 7-11 minutes to boil.
Step 9. Add the prawns to the sauce
You should do this when the pasta linguine is half cooked, so the pasta and shrimp will be done at the same time.
Step 10. Fry the prawns on one side for 1-2 minutes
Don't stir the prawns.
Step 11. Saute the other side of the shrimp for 1-2 minutes
Use a spatula to reverse it. You can also sauté the other side of the shrimp until they are pink. Turn off the fire when done.
Step 12. Add thin slice of lemon
This will give the shrimp an extra zesty flavor.
Step 13. Strain the linguine paste when it is cooked
Leave just a few tablespoons of pasta water in the bottom of the pan.
Step 14. Put the linguine paste back into the pot
Step 15. Add the shrimp and sauce to the pan
Stir well to mix all the ingredients with the pasta and pasta water, which will give the sauce an extra warm and savory taste.
Step 16. Garnish with cup grated Parmesan cheese and cup thinly sliced parsley
Mix to distribute the cheese and parsley, or just lay on top.
Step 17. Serve
Serve this meal just like this, or with Italian bread. You can also enjoy it with a glass of white wine.
Method 4 of 4: Spicy Shrimp Scampi
Step 1. Peel and remove veins from 450 g (16-20 head) large prawns
Remove the shrimp from the shell and remove the veins.
Step 2. Heat cup extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
# Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies, and 2 cups diced tomatoes to the oil.
Saute the mixture for 2 minutes, or until the garlic begins to brown.
Step 3. Add the prawns to the sauce
Saute 1 side of shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4. Saute the other side of the shrimp
Use a spatula to flip the shrimp. You can also sauté the other side of the shrimp until they are pink. Turn off the fire.
Step 5. Add 2 teaspoons of coriander and lemon juice
Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the shrimp.
Step 6. Add 1 teaspoon of parsley
Step 7. Serve
Serve spicy shrimp scampi over rice, with added beans.
Step 8. Done
Tips
- During the preparation of shrimp scampi, try soaking your shrimp in your favorite marinade for 1 to 2 hours before cooking. This will give your shrimp an added, softer taste.
- Instead of preparing shrimp scampi in a skillet on the stove, try grilling them in the oven. Combine ingredients together and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn shrimp 5 minutes. Turn the shrimp 5 minutes into the baking time.
- When learning how to prepare shrimp scampi, try dicing a lemon and adding it to the cooking mix for a recipe with a tangy flavor.
- Try adding other seafood, such as scallops and lobster chunks, to your shrimp scampi recipe. The flavors of various seafood will complement each other and will taste delicious with the garlic sauce.
- Change up your shrimp scampi recipe by adding pasta during preparation. Fettuccine pasta is a good choice that will go well with any seafood recipe
Warning
- Do not put wet shrimp in a skillet with very hot oil. This can result in splattering oil which can lead to burns.
- Do not overcook the shrimp scampi. If it's overcooked, the prawns will become tough.
- Do not continue to cook the shrimp scampi if the mixture looks like it is drying out. This can easily cause scorching or burning. If the mixture is dry, try adding extra butter or olive oil.
