Best 5 Mediterranean Scampi Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP RECIPE WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.
• In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.
• Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange.
• Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• For the vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk the white wine, olive oil and garlic. Add the artichokes, haricot vert, tomatoes, olives, capers and onions and toss to coat. Season with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and evenly spread out. Roast until the tomatoes begin to release their juices, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the shrimp: While the vegetables are roasting, use the same bowl and mix together the olive oil, oregano, red pepper, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Season with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
• Drizzle the baguette pieces with olive oil.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the shrimp. Stir and evenly spread out the shrimp and vegetables. Add the pieces of baguette around the perimeter. Roast until the shrimp is pink and opaque, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the crumbled feta and serve with the bread.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
• Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and onion in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, olives, parsley, wine, pepper flakes, salt, oregano and pepper. Reduce heat., Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add linguine and reserved water to the skillet. Stir in cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

MEDITERRANEAN SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large skillet or deep fast fry pan, melt butter; be careful it does not burn.
• Saute the garlic; when golden in color, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• Add onions, saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
• Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice, white wine; bring to a boil.
• Add onion and garlic which you had set aside.
• Add roasted red bell peppers.
• Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
• Add fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
• Add shrimp and steam until pink.
• Add capers and olives; allowing them to warm through.
• Turn out onto a warm platter or serving bowl -- garnish with lemon wedges, and serve while hot.
• Serves 4 - 6 comfortably; cook time - approximately 45 minutes, including peeling and chopping.