My Favorite Scampi Shrimp Or Chicken Food

CHICKEN WITH SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Coat chicken with mixture of flour, salt, and pepper, reserve 2 T of flour mixture.
• Heat butter in large skillet.
• Brown chicken on both sides,turning often, about 12 minutes, until chicken tests done.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• To skillet, add onion and garlic, saute 1 minute.
• Add reserved flour mixture, cook and stir 1 minute.
• Add milk, cook and stir until milk boils.
• Add shrimp, cheese, parsley and pepper flakes.
• Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Place chicken on plate, spoon scampi over the chicken.

CREAMY CHICKEN SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut both chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Beat chicken until even in thickness.
• Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, over med/high heat, add oil. Once hot, sauté chicken until fully cooked and browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
• Add 1 Tbsp butter and shrimp to the same skillet. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, flip once. Add to the chicken.
• In the same skillet, sauté the onions with 2 Tbsp butter for about 3 minutes, stirring as needed until onions are tender.
• Add the tomatoes, minced garlic, wine and cook another 5 minutes.
• Add the broth, heavy whipping cream, half and half and the seasonings. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Return the chicken and shrimp back to the skillet. Cook until chicken and shrimp are reheated.
• Enjoy with your favorite side.

MY FAVORITE SCAMPI (SHRIMP OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil in skillet over medium high heat.
• Add garlic, saute for approximately 30 seconds.
• Season shrimp (or chicken) with salt and pepper to taste, and add to the pan.
• Cook shrimp thoroughly, being careful not to overcook, flipping once-cooking time will depend on size of shrimp, but with medium shrimp, cooking time is approximately 5 minutes.
• If using chicken tenderloins, follow above instructions, adjusting cooking time as needed to thoroughly cook chicken.
• If using both chicken and shrimp, decrease amounts to 1/2 lb of each.
• Add chicken first, cook until almost done, then add shrimp, to prevent shrimp from overcooking.
• Increase heat to high, and add 1/2 to 3/4 of the chicken broth and sprinkle with parsley.
• Allow broth to heat through, check for seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Pour over cooked fettucini or linguini, stir well, and serve with a slice of warm garlic bread and a tossed salad.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Combine the shallots, five garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a mini-food processor. Process to make a smooth paste.
• Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining garlic into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let the garlic sizzle for a minute, then add half of the shrimp and all of the thyme sprigs. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, and cook until the shrimp are seared but not fully cooked, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate, and repeat with the remaining shrimp and another ½ teaspoon salt. Remove the shrimp and thyme from the skillet to the plate.
• Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic-shallot paste to the same skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the paste has dried out and begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return the thyme to the skillet, and pour in the white wine, lemon juice, the remaining 1½ teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons of the butter, and 1 cup water. Bring the sauce to a rapid boil, and cook until reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• When the sauce has reduced, whisk in the remaining butter and return the shrimp to the pan. Cook and toss until the shrimp are coated with the sauce and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. If the sauce still seems too thin, stir in the bread crumbs and bring to a boil just to thicken. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cut chicken into separate pieces, rub with salt and pepper. In butter and olive oil, saute pieces of chicken, then add chopped onions and pressed garlic, port wine, tomato sauce, basil. Cover and cook for 30 min or until chicken is done. Before serving add shrimp, cook for 3 to 4 minute.
• We serve this with steamed basmati rice. it's very yummmeeeee.

CHICKEN SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cut chicken into stips about 1/2" thick In a skillet heat the butter and olive oil over medium high until the butter is melted.
• Add the parsley, basil, oregano and garlic.
• Saute for 3 minutes Add chicken and saute an additional three minutes or until white.
• Lower heat and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout.
• If you like more sauce, additional butter can be added.

ELSWET'S CHICKEN / SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat wine, olive oil, butter, margarine, and garlic in a large skillet on medium heat until it just starts to boil. Then add all the other spices, lemon juice, and parsley flakes; stir in and immediately add shrimp. Cook for about 4 or 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Don't overcook! If using this recipe with chicken, cook approximatey 8-12 minutes, until the chicken bits are cooked throughout.
• Spoon shrimp/chicken into toasting/baking dish with some of the cooking sauce and top liberally with parmesan cheese.
• Preheat at "toast" or broil temperature for 5 minutes and Broil/toast for 2 minutes ONLY!.
• Serve this as is, with home made Italian bread, or over a bed of tri-colored pasta, Elswet's Crab Dressing [which see], or Elswet's Jasmine Rice [also which see].

CHICKEN & SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken and onions in dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add peppers; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in wine, broth and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir 2 min. Add shrimp; cook 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with remaining cheese.

COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add shrimp; turn to coat, shaking off excess flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add shallot. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic cloves; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by about half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir in tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. To serve, spoon sauce into shallow dishes. Top with pasta and shrimp and if desired, additional basil.