Sicilian Scampi Olive Garden Style Food

SICILIAN SCAMPI (OLIVE GARDEN STYLE)

Steps:

• Cut the loaf of bread on an angle, half an inch thick, at least 35 slices.
• Arrange 5 slices on serving plates so they face in like flower petals.
• (You can toast the slices if you like) Heat the butter in a large skillet until it's bubbling lightly.
• Add the garlic and the WHITE of the onions and cook for a minute.
• Add shrimp and cook until it's just done.
• Place a piece of shrimp on the bread closest to the center of the circle, any extra I put in the space left in the center.
• Add the wine and olives to the remaining garlic butter in the skillet and cook until it's lightly boiling.
• About 2 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over the shrimp and bread.
• Garnish with the tomatoes and the GREEN of the green onions.
• Serve with napkins and eat with your fingers.

SICILIAN SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Combine flour and water in small bowl stirring to make a smooth paste then set aside.
• In heavy saute pan add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp and saute for 4 minutes.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add lemon juice and white wine to saute pan and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add flour mixture very slowly to wine and lemon juice whisking constantly to incorporate.
• Whisk until smooth and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
• Pour heavy cream slowly into saute pan again whisking constantly to incorporate.
• Add cheeses and remaining seasonings stirring until cheese is completely melted.
• Add shrimp and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve over pasta or garlic bread and garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions.