Gratinated Scampi In White Wine Sauce Food

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINI

Steps:

• For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of water.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

GRILLED SCAMPI

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half so that the meat is exposed in the shell.
• In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly fry the garlic until just softened. Add butter and Oregano. Heat until butter has melted.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Lay shrimp out on a tray and brush generously with the butter mixture. Grill shrimp until lightly golden.

TORTELLINI IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:.
• Melt butter, stir in flour and cook over low heat without browning the flour. About 5 minutes.
• Remove mixture from heat and when it has stopped bubbling add the wine.
• Return to heat and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
• Add cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes and taste for seasoning.
• For the pasta:.
• Cook the tortellini to the "al dente" stage-tender but still a little chewy.
• Drain.
• Serve very hot either mixed or topped with the wine sauce per your preference.
• Top with generous amount of the grated Parmesan cheese.
• I like to serve in individual small casserole type dishes.
• Will also work with ravioli.