Does anyone have a recipe for Creamy Shrimp Scampi?

Question

I had one, but lost the cookbook somewhere! The cookbook was from a grocery store called The Food Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA.

Answer 1

Shrimp in Garlic Sauce Recipe
Serves 4
Based on a popular Spanish tapa, or appetizer, this dish is delicious enough to serve as a main course. You just saute the shrimp in garlicky, spicy olive oil and then toss them with sherry, lemon juice, and a handful of parsley. The shrimp will be equally good hot or at room temperature.

WINE RECOMMENDATION:
Bold Mediterranean flavors welcome an easygoing wine such as a dry rosé from Spain or the south of France. If you prefer a wine with a bit more sweetness, try a white zinfandel from California.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

RECIPE METHOD
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and red-pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, and parsley.

FISH ALTERNATIVES: Squid would be delicious with the garlic sauce. Cook it quickly (for about two minutes), or it will become tough and rubbery. Sea scallops are another alternative; cook them for about two minutes per side, without stirring, so they brown nicely.

NOTES: Dark shrimp veins are usually removed for aesthetic purposes. We find that it's not essential to take them out, especially if you're pressed for time.

Answer 2

I don't know that cookbook but here is my recipe...it's creamy and wonderfully easy.

10 large shrimp
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/4 cup butter
3 large mushrooms -- thinly sliced (optional)
2 shallots -- minced (optional)
2 cloves garlic -- minced
3 tablespoons green onion -- diced
1 tablespoon sherry (optional)
1/4 cup whipping cream OR half and half
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Saute in butter, heating to about 350F; turn shrimp when pink. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and green onion; saute about 4 minutes.
Add sherry and simmer 1 minute. Add cream; shake pan until sauce is thickened.
Garnish with parsley.

Answer 3

Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi

"The best scampi ever. Will melt in your mouth. Serve with a rice pilaf and salad for a wonderful meal."

Original recipe yield:
4 servings

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 40 Min
US METRIC

SERVINGS About scaling and conversions

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons brandy
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.


NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 467

Total Fat: 28.9g
Cholesterol: 261mg
Sodium: 453mg
Total Carbs: 15.9g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30.9g
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Great recipe for scampi. Tossed the brandy/wine mixture with some angel hair pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes and poured the olive oil/shrimp over the top. It turned out great! The key with the shrimp is to fully butterfly them, dry them out using a paper towel, flour them and refrigerate before sauteing. Good luck and happy eating

This was absolutely the best shrimp scampi ever! it was simple, yet fantastic! If you follow the recipe its great. I threw some feta cheese on top of the shrimp before broiling it. You shouldn't rate the recipe based on your experience with it after changing the recipe. Its unfair for those who haven't tried it yet to consider it with a bad rating based on your recipe