Best Sicilian Scampi Olive Garden Style Recipes

Sicilian Scampi (olive Garden Style) image

Provided by Narshmellow

Categories European

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

35 slices ciabatta or 35 slices baguette (1 loaf)
1 lb large shrimp, shelled,deveined and uncooked (31-40 per pound or larger)
3/4 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2/3 cup white wine
15 -20 black olives, sliced
1 -2 roma tomato, diced

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 image

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium size)
1/8 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons onions, finely minced
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup asiago cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated
1 cup tomatoes, diced
4 tablespoons green onions, diced
cooked pasta or toasted garlic bread

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.