Best California Scampi Recipes

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN)

Steps:

• garlic shallot butter:.
• melt 1 T butter in a nonstick pan over medium high heat.
• add shallot, garlic and thyme.
• cook, stirring, till mixture is reduced to about 1/2 cup (toward end of reduction, reduce heat to low and stir frequently).
• remove the pan from burner, quickly and thoroughly whisk in remaining 4 T butter.
• roasted garlic:.
• preheat oven to 325.
• coat the coarsely chopped garlic with oil.
• spread the pieces of garlic over the surface of a glass casserole or sheet pan.
• roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the garlic begin to brown.
• remove the garlic from the oven.
• scrape up the garlic and redistribute it in a single layer to provde even browning.
• return the garlic to oven for another 15 minutes.
• remove from the oven when it is uniformly golden brown. set aside.
• to make pizza:.
• preheat oven to 425.
• prepare dough.
• use a large spoon to spread garlic shallot butter over surface of the crust, within the rim.
• spread mozzarella over the butter sauce.
• evenly distribute the onions and roasted garlic over the cheese.
• place shrimp, skin side up evenly over the cheese and toppings.
• transfer pizza to preheated oven, bake till crust is crispy and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
• the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through.
• when pizza is fully cooked, carefully remove from the oven, sprinkle oregano and parsley over the cheese.
• slice and serve.

CALIFORNIA SCAMPI

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil together in sauté pan.
• Add garlic, sauté for one minute, and add shrimp.
• Sauté for one minute, add wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Sauté quickly while sauce reduces and shrimp turns pink.
• Do not overcook.
• Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
• Serve with sauce over noodles or rice.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.