unique, delectable shrimp scampi!

Name: Unique, Delectable Shrimp Scampi!
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) jumbo shrimp (21-25 count) - peeled and deviened - do not leave tail on; 1 1/2 stick(s) salted butter; 8-10 - medium roma tomatoes; 5-6 clove(s) freshly crushed garlic; 1/2 cup(s) white wine; - juice from 1 lemon; 1/2 jar(s) capers (drained) - i like mezzetta; - cavender's greek seasoning to taste; 1/2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley flakes; - salt and pepper to taste; - cooked white rice (optional) - i like jasmine

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Alexandra Cloney

Encinitas, CA

Updated on Dec 31, 2015

My first dinner date (many years ago!) was to a wonderful Italian restaurant on the water in Newport Beach, CA. I had no idea what to order but have always loved a good shrimp dish, so I ordered the Shrimp Scampi. It had a tomato, butter, GARLIC (!) and wine base and I could have licked the plate . . . but didn't want to embarrass my "date". Tried a couple more scampi dishes, but all were butter, garlic and very little "depth of flavor". It took me a couple of years but I made up this recipe to get as close to that flavor that was seared in my brain. I hope you ENJOY! Mangia!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (21-25 count) - peeled and deviened - do not leave tail on
1 1/2 sticks salted butter
8-10 - medium roma tomatoes
5-6 cloves freshly crushed garlic
1/2 cup white wine
- juice from 1 lemon
1/2 jar capers (drained) - i like mezzetta
- cavender's greek seasoning to taste
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked white rice (optional) - i like jasmine

How To Make unique, delectable shrimp scampi!

Step 1

In large skillet, melt butter over low - medium heat. Do not burn butter!

Step 2

Wash and core tomatoes. Do not peel. Cut tomatoes in 6-8 wedges. Add tomatoes to skillet of melted butter and heat on medium heat for approx 8-10 minutes until tomatoes are softened and are easily crushed by the back of a spoon. Stir tomatoes and butter well (should resemble a gravy type consistency).
Step 3

Add crushed garlic, incorporate thoroughly. Add wine and lemon juice. Take a taste and add Cavender's seasoning, a little salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Add capers and parsley. Turn off stove unless you are ready to cook shrimp. (I let it sit if I have made it earlier in the day to maximize flavors. Otherwise, I cook my rice now.)
Step 4

When ready to prepare shrimp, heat the scampi sauce to the point of rolling boil. Cook the shrimp 3 minutes on EACH side. Serve over rice alongside a green salad. Enjoy!!
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