Birds Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipes

BIRD'S EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Dry shrimp on a layer of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with paprika. Set aside.
• Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over med-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add wine, salt and pepper and reduce by half. Add shrimp and cook on one side about 2-3 minutes to sear. Do not shake the pan at this point and it's important not to overcrowd the shrimp to sear and caramelize properly.
• After one side is seared, begin to shake the pan and toss shrimp to continue cooking another minute or two. Sprinkle with parsley (and also the optional seasoned bread crumbs if using) and saute'/toss one more minute. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
• Add 1 pound shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.
• Return pan to heat and repeat process with remaining oil and shrimp.
• Return empty skillet to medium-low heat; melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Off heat, add lemon juice and vermouth.
• Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add parsley and cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return shrimp and accumulated juices to skillet.
• Toss to combine; serve immediately.