My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine Food

MY SPECIAL SHRIMP SCAMPI FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Combine the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pesto, garlic, and tomatoes, and simmer until the tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
• Stir the shrimp into the sauce, and cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

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.
• 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. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

FLORENTINE SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack closest to the broiler and preheat to high. Bring a large pasta pot filled with salted water to a boil.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the butter and garlic in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the garlic toasts lightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice, hazelnuts, and season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Pat the scallops dry with paper towel. Arrange the scallops on a broiler pan and brush generously with some of the scampi sauce and season with salt and pepper. Put the pan under the broiler and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Pour any scallop juices from the broiler pan into the pan sauce.
• 4. While the scallops broil, cook the pasta and cook according to package direction. Drain pasta and combine with scampi sauce. Add spinach and parsley and up to 1/3 cup pasta cooking water so the sauce evenly coats the pasta. Toss to incorporate. Divide pasta evenly into bowls and top with scallops, serve.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Prepare angel hair pasta according to box directions. (boil 2 minutes).
• In a 2 qt pot, add olive oil and heat.
• Add garlic and cook until golden brown.
• Add shrimp, salt, pepper and lemon juice, bring to boil.
• Add spinach, stir and cover.
• Cook until spinach has shrank (4 to 8 minutes), stir once half way through.
• Stir well.
• Pour over prepared pasta.
• Stir well.
• I use very little salt when I cook, more can always be added at the table.

SHRIMP FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Thaw and drain spinach.
• Spread spinach in a pie pan and top with shrimp.
• In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour.
• Then gradually add milk, wine, scallions.
• Cook on low, stirring
• Add salt, pepper and enough paprika for a rosy color.
• Pour sauce over shrimp and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Toss shrimp with dressing and garlic; spread onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water. Heat 1 Tbsp. pesto sauce in large skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Add cream cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted. Add reserved cooking water and remaining pesto sauce; mix well. Add pasta; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
• Spoon pasta mixture onto platter; top with shrimp, parsley and Parmesan.