Shrimp Scampi Pasta With Spinach And Cherry Tomatoes Food

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a high-sided skillet set over high heat with water. Add 3 tablespoons of the salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, and gently stir using tongs to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to itself. Cook the pasta for 12 to 14 minutes, and then drain.
• In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the oil. When hot, add the garlic, shallots, tomatoes and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt. Saute until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the paprika and chile flakes, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, scraping up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer. Add the cream and return to a simmer for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cover with the sauce. Cook, stirring to make sure the shrimp cooks through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chives and parsley, and toss to mix. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the pasta.

SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn the heat to medium and add 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots. Cook for 2 minutes until soft and translucent. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and thawed) in one layer to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Do not stir. Cook on one side for 1-2 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp. Turn the shrimp individually and cook for another 1-2 minutes. They should be a whitish opaque with the tails turning a reddish-orange color. Remove shrimp from the skillet and keep warm.
• Add the juice of 1 1/2 lemons and 1/2 cup dry white wine. Bring to a boil and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
• Add a 5 ounces package of fresh spinach and 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved) along with 10 ounces cooked pasta into the skillet and gently toss until the spinach is wilted. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and mix all together.
• Serve warm with crusty bread and a side salad (optional).

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH TOMATO

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat add shrimp and brown for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and tomatoes stir a few seconds then add vermouth. Cool until liquid is reduced and shrimp are cooked through 2-3 minutes longer.
• Add Butter and salt and pepper to taste, swirling pan to melt butter.

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.

SEEPAK SHRIMP SCAMPI SAUTé WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• COOK the shrimp in a 12-inch skillet for 6 minutes.
• ADD the spinach and tomatoes. Cook and stir for about 5-6 minutes more or until the shrimp turn pink and spinach wilts.
• ADD pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Portion onto plates and top with sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.