Best 6 Bridgetown Potatoes West Indian Style Shrimp Scampi Recipes

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**Discover a Culinary Journey to the Caribbean with Bridgetown Potatoes and West Indian-Style Shrimp Scampi**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with two delectable recipes: Bridgetown Potatoes and West Indian-Style Shrimp Scampi. These dishes, inspired by the rich heritage of Barbados, promise an explosion of taste that will transport your palate to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of spices, aromatic herbs, and the freshest ingredients.

**Bridgetown Potatoes:**

* Savor the delightful union of crispy potato wedges, infused with a captivating blend of garlic, thyme, and paprika.
* Experience the perfect balance of savory and spicy as these potato wedges tantalize your senses.
* Enjoy them as a delectable side dish or indulge in them as a satisfying snack.

**West Indian-Style Shrimp Scampi:**

* Dive into a succulent medley of succulent shrimp, bathed in a luscious sauce brimming with aromatic flavors.
* Savor the vibrant fusion of garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet peppers, creating a harmonious symphony of heat and spice.
* Pair this delectable shrimp scampi with fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce.

Prepare to embark on a culinary voyage that celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean. These recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BRIDGETOWN POTATOES & WEST INDIAN STYLE SHRIMP SCAMPI



Bridgetown Potatoes & West Indian Style Shrimp Scampi image

This recipe combination was created by Dalton Babb and appears in "Cooking the Caribbean Way". I have used this combination for "theme" dinners and my guests really enjoyed the concept. Suggested wine - Sauvignon Blanc

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Curries

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs potatoes
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper
3 lbs fresh shrimp
1/2 fresh lemon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup butter
flour

Steps:

  • BIDGETOWN POTATOES.
  • Boil potatoes with skin on.
  • After potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, peel and dice.
  • Melt butter in heavy skillet.
  • Add potatoes, onion, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Saute over very low flame until brown.
  • Serve with Shrimp Scampi.
  • SHRIMP SCAMPI.
  • Cook the shrimp in boiling water with lemon half.
  • After the shrimp is cooked and cool enough to handle, shell and devein.
  • Mix together the pepper, garlic powder, Tobasco sauce, poultry seasoning, thyme and curry powder.
  • Marinate the shrimp in this mixture for approximately 35 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet.
  • Dip the shrimp in flour and fry until golden brown.
  • Serve with Bridgetown potatoes.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



Classic Shrimp Scampi image

America can't seem to get enough of shrimp scampi: It's one of the 10 most-searched recipes on FoodNetwork.com during the summer (more popular than burgers!) and #shrimpscampi has more than 134,000 posts on Instagram. What's the excitement all about? Do we love shrimp scampi because it's simple but seemingly fancy? Or because it's done in 30 minutes? Or because we just can't resist a buttery wine sauce? All of the above!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces linguine
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate to the skillet along with the linguine, butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Continue to cook, tossing, until the butter is melted and the shrimp is hot, about 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP WITH INDIAN-SPICED POTATOES



Shrimp with Indian-Spiced Potatoes image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Shrimp     Curry     Pea     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (not cooked)
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 teaspoons minced peeled ginger, divided
3 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press, divided
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
8 scallions, chopped
2 (1-pound) packages frozen plain hash browns (not thawed)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
Garnish: chopped cilantro; lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then cook half of ginger and half of garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a dish and cover.
  • Wipe skillet clean and heat remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until hot, then cook remaining ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add scallions and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in hash browns and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and potatoes are golden and crisp in patches, about 10 minutes. Stir into shrimp.

SHRIMP-SCAMPI PAN BAKE



Shrimp-Scampi Pan Bake image

For a streamlined, stress-free meal, slide this shrimp scampi supper into the oven. Preheating the baking sheet gives the sliced potatoes a headstart to crispness, and the broiler steps in at the last minute to cook the garlicky shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, plus wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F, with a rimmed baking sheet on center rack and another rack in top position. Toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on sheet and roast on center rack, flipping once, until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, and toss shrimp with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano, and garlic. Season both with salt and pepper.
  • Remove sheet from oven; flip potatoes and push to one side, then add asparagus to other. Roast until potatoes are just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Switch oven to broil; add shrimp and lemon rounds on top of asparagus and potatoes.
  • Broil on top rack until shrimp are opaque and browned in places, and asparagus and potatoes are cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Serve.

BROILED SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS



Broiled Shrimp with Tomatoes and White Beans image

Iron is one of the more reactive metals, which is why traditional wisdom is not to cook tomatoes and other acidic foods in cast iron, since they can pick up a metallic flavor. In our experience, this isn't an issue if the pan is well seasoned.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups grape tomatoes (12 ounces)
1 can (19 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons brine-packed capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 4 cloves)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt
1 pound shelled large shrimp (about 15), tails left intact
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Preheat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) on top rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, beans, capers, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Toss shrimp with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
  • Remove skillet from oven, and add tomato mixture. Broil until tomatoes are charred and beginning to collapse, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and stir in stock, then shrimp. Broil, stirring halfway through, until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes more. Drizzle with oil.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



Classic Shrimp Scampi image

Scampi are tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. However you make the dish, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn pink all over, but not until their bodies curl into rounds with the texture of tires.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1129 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially important for the shrimp and the vegetables.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality one. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Add the shrimp at the end: Add the shrimp to the dish at the very end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The shrimp will be at its best if it is served hot.

Conclusion:

Bridgetown potatoes and West Indian-style shrimp scampi are two delicious and easy-to-make dishes that are perfect for any occasion. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, while the shrimp is tender and juicy. The combination of the two dishes is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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