Mediterranean Scampi Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on; 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1 head garlic, whole head, peeled, crushed, and chopped fine; 1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems chopped coarse; 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips; 2 cups fresh ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and cut up with their juice; 1 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, with stems (chopped fine); 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped fine; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, 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

Servings: persons

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 head garlic, whole head, peeled, crushed, and chopped fine
1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems chopped coarse
2 large red bell peppers, roasted, skin seeds and pith removed and cut into thin strips
2 cups fresh ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and cut up with their juice
1 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, with stems (chopped fine)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped fine
1/2 cup kalamata olive, 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

1
In a large skillet or deep fast fry pan, melt butter; be careful it does not burn.
2
Saute the garlic; when golden in color, remove from heat and set aside for later use.
3
Add onions, saute until just softened; remove from heat and set aside for later use.
4
Add plum tomatoes with their juice; lemon juice, white wine; bring to a boil.
5
Add onion and garlic which you had set aside.
6
Add roasted red bell peppers.
7
Turn down heat and allow liquid to reduce.
8
Add fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil).
9
Add shrimp and steam until pink.
10
Add capers and olives; allowing them to warm through.
11
Turn out onto a warm platter or serving bowl -- garnish with lemon wedges, and serve while hot.
12
Serves 4 - 6 comfortably; cook time - approximately 45 minutes, including peeling and chopping.

837

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on, 1/4 lb unsalted butter, 1 head garlic, whole head, peeled, crushed, and chopped fine, 1 cup green onion, bulbs and stems chopped coarse, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Scampi falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Scampi

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