mediterranean scampi

Name: MEDITERRANEAN SCAMPI
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on; 1/4 pound(s) unsalted butter; 1 large head garlic; whole head, peeled, crushed and chopped fine; 1 cup(s) green onion, bulbs and stems, chopped coarse; 2 - large, red pimento peppers; roasted; skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips; 2 cup(s) fresh, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, with juice; 1 cup(s) flat leaf italian parsley, complete with stems, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped fine; 1/2 cup(s) kalamata olives, pitted, crushed and chopped coarse; 1/4 cup(s) capers; 2 - 3 - lemons cut into wedges; 1/2 - lemon - juice of; 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine

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33 Pinches

Elaine Radu

Toronto, ON

Updated on Mar 15, 2013

A different slant on Scampi. We have all enjoyed Scampi prepared by our favourite chefs. Have we enjoyed Scampi prepared my Mediterranean way? So good, you will be sorry when it is all gone. I developed this recipe for a cooking contest, and yes, friends.... it won. How exciting and tasty. Don't be afraid of the quantities listed; you and your guests will be happy and love the wonderful flavour. Oh yes... provide plenty of baguette to soak up all the aromatic sauce. You'll be glad you did.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
1/4 pound unsalted butter
1 large head garlic; whole head, peeled, crushed and chopped fine
1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems, chopped coarse
2 - large, red pimento peppers; roasted; skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips
2 cups fresh, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, with juice
1 cup flat leaf italian parsley, complete with stems, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, crushed and chopped coarse
1/4 cup capers
2 - 3 - lemons cut into wedges
1/2 - lemon - juice of
1/2 cup dry white wine

How To Make mediterranean scampi

Step 1

In a large, deep, skillet or fast fry pan, melt butter. Be careful it does not burn

Step 2

Saute garlic; when golden in colour, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
Step 3

Add onions, bulbs with greens; saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
Step 4

Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice; white wine. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 5

Stir in garlic and onion which you had earlier set aside.
Step 6

Stir in roasted pimento peppers.
Step 7

Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
Step 8

Stir in fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
Step 9

Stir in peeled and deveined shrimp. Steam until pink.
Step 10

Add capers and olives; allow to warm through.
Step 11

Turn out onto warm platter or serving bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve while hot. Serve with noodles, rice, or orzo.
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