Best 7 Quick Scampi With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of quick scampi with cream sauce, a culinary masterpiece that combines succulent shrimp, a velvety cream sauce, and aromatic herbs. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors with each bite. Dive into three variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original. The traditional scampi with cream sauce remains a timeless favorite, featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich and creamy sauce infused with garlic, white wine, and a touch of lemon juice. For a touch of spice, try the scampi with spicy cream sauce, where a blend of chili flakes and cayenne pepper adds a fiery kick to the creamy base. If you prefer a lighter option, the scampi with lemon caper cream sauce offers a delightful balance of tangy lemon and briny capers, creating a refreshing and flavorful experience. No matter your preference, these quick scampi recipes guarantee an unforgettable culinary journey.

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CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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This shrimp scampi is the closest that I've found to what some of the finest restaurants serve. My husband says it's the best he's ever had.

Provided by DonnaT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
24 large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 large clove garlic, pressed
½ cup Chardonnay wine
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Place the flour on a rimmed plate, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the flour, and shake off excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the shrimp until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet, and reserve.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Cook the shallots and garlic in the oil until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and the lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and the cream, and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened slightly, approximately 10 minutes more. Add the butter, and stir until melted.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and Romano cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 341.8 mg, Fat 54.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 30.8 g, Sodium 499 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



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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.

QUICK SCAMPI WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Quick Scampi with Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 large shrimp, peeled
flour, for dusting
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 clove shallot, minced
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Dust shrimp with flour shaking off the excess.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet, add garlic and shallot, cook over low heat 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium, add shrimp, salt, pepper, lemon juice and Tabasco and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and cream, bring mixture to a soft boil and cook 2 minutes.

CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH HALF-AND-HALF



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Dinner doesn't have to take forever--prove it with this fast and delicious shrimp scampi recipe.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     Shrimp Scampi

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Pinot Grigio wine
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until tails start curling in, about 2 minutes per side. Add remaining butter, Pinot Grigio, lemon juice, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to incorporate.
  • Drain linguine and divide noodles between 2 bowls. Serve shrimp mixture on top and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 106.9 g, Cholesterol 405.5 mg, Fat 57.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 959.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SCAMPI WITH CREAM



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh shrimp
4 tablespoons clarified butter
4 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup Cognac
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper as desired

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Heat clarified butter in a large skillet until very hot. Add shrimp and saute briefly until they turn opaque. Remove and reserve.
  • Add shallots to skillet and saute 1 minute without browning. Remove skillet from the stove and add Cognac. Return skillet to stove and flame Cognac carefully, or boil the Cognac to evaporate the alcohol. Add cream and boil until reduced to a saucelike consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return shrimp to skillet to heat through and finish cooking (about 1 minute). Pour mixture into serving dish. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP SCAMPI



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A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner.

Provided by RNCOGGINS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
  • Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 680.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



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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 shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your scampi the best flavor. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will work, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp for just a few minutes, until it turns pink and opaque.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in the sauce will make a big difference in the flavor of the scampi. Use a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the sauce: The basic scampi sauce is delicious, but you can also experiment with different variations. For example, you can add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or capers to the sauce. Or, you can use a different type of cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • Serve scampi with your favorite sides: Scampi can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. You can also serve it with a salad or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, scampi is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dinner, give scampi a try!

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