Birds Easy Shrimp Scampi Food

THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Melt another tablespoon of the butter in the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until it thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with more chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate to the skillet along with the linguine, butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Continue to cook, tossing, until the butter is melted and the shrimp is hot, about 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

BIRD'S EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Dry shrimp on a layer of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with paprika. Set aside.
• Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over med-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add wine, salt and pepper and reduce by half. Add shrimp and cook on one side about 2-3 minutes to sear. Do not shake the pan at this point and it's important not to overcrowd the shrimp to sear and caramelize properly.
• After one side is seared, begin to shake the pan and toss shrimp to continue cooking another minute or two. Sprinkle with parsley (and also the optional seasoned bread crumbs if using) and saute'/toss one more minute. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

SHRIMP SCAMPI, GREEN BEAN AND CORN SHEET PAN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine the butter, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Microwave until the butter is melted, about 1 minute; set aside.
• Cook the frozen green beans and corn according to the package directions. Combine them in the middle third of a sheet pan. Put the shrimp in an even layer on one side of the vegetables and the bread on the other side. Drizzle everything with the butter mixture and sprinkle with a pinch more salt.
• Bake until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the bread is golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp and vegetables and serve.

EASY BREADED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet. Dip the shrimp in the egg, then coat the shrimp with bread crumbs. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
• Add 1 pound shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.
• Return pan to heat and repeat process with remaining oil and shrimp.
• Return empty skillet to medium-low heat; melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Off heat, add lemon juice and vermouth.
• Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add parsley and cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return shrimp and accumulated juices to skillet.
• Toss to combine; serve immediately.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook garlic in butter and oil until golden. Stir in the lemon juice, Italian seasoning and shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture.