Best 6 Shrimp And Crab Scampi Recipes

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Shrimp and crab scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that combines the flavors of succulent shrimp, crab, garlic, butter, white wine, and herbs. It's a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, can be made ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 43m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 extra-large egg yolk
2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the butter and garlic mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with the garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined.
  • Starting from the outer edge of a 14-inch oval gratin dish, arrange the shrimp in a single layer cut side down with the tails curling up and towards the center of the dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you like the top browned, place under a broiler for 1 minute. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SCAMPI



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Make and share this Shrimp and Crab Scampi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 16-20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
7 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup mushroom, sliced
8 artichoke hearts, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plum tomato, crushed
1/4 cup romano cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in sauté pan.
  • Add fresh garlic and shrimp and sauté about 3 minutes or until shrimp are almost done.
  • Add mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Add wine, artichokes, tomatoes, Romano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add crabmeat and heat.
  • Serve on a bed of your favorite pasta or rice.

CRAB LEG SCAMPI



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature
5 cloves garlic, 3 cloves sliced thin and 2 cloves minced
5 cloves garlic, 3 cloves sliced thin and 2 cloves minced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 lemons
1 small loaf of crusty bread, sliced into 1-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon crushed red chile flakes
1/2 cup white wine
5 pounds cooked snow crab legs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make the compound butter by mixing 1 stick of the softened butter with the minced garlic and 1/4 cup of the chopped parsley. Set aside.
  • To make the butter sauce, squeeze the juice of 2 of the lemons into a shallow saucepan. Reduce by half over medium heat, then whisk in the remaining stick of butter until emulsified.
  • Spread a thin layer of the compound butter on each side of the bread slices. Put the bread on a large baking sheet in a single layer and toast until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat a saute pan to medium heat and add the grapeseed oil. Add the sliced garlic and sweat. Add the chile flakes and cook for 20 seconds. Deglaze with the wine and reduce by about 10 percent. Add the remaining compound butter followed by the snow crab legs. Saute until the crab legs are warm, 1 minute, and then finish with the butter sauce, tossing together for a few minutes until combined.
  • Cut the remaining 2 lemons into wedges. Serve the crab legs with the toasted bread and lemon wedges on the side. Garnish with the rest of the chopped parsley.

CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB SCAMPI



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Quick, easy and delicious. To do this recipe justice, please use fresh crabmeat, not canned or imitation crab.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt and pepper
8 ounces angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Add red pepper,lemon juice and white wine (or chicken broth). Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over pasta. Save about 1/2 to 1 cup of pasta water to add to dish if there is not enough liquid to suit you or you could also add additional amount of wine or chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1153.3, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 233.2, Sodium 1029, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 65.9

SHRIMP SCAMPI



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A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner.

Provided by RNCOGGINS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 680.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood. The fresher the shrimp and crab, the better your scampi will taste. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good substitute.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Shrimp and crab cook very quickly, so it's important to not overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use will add flavor to your scampi, so it's important to use a good quality wine. A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, is a good choice.
  • Add vegetables to your scampi. Vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, or mushrooms, can add flavor and color to your scampi. If you're using vegetables, be sure to cook them until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Serve your scampi immediately. Scampi is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the seafood is still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and crab scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family. So, next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give shrimp and crab scampi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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