Best 8 Scampi With Cream Recipes

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**Scampi with Cream: A Seafood Delight**

Divine and easy to prepare, scampi with cream is an Italian-inspired dish combining succulent scampi or prawns with a smooth and creamy sauce. It's a versatile culinary creation, with various recipes offering diverse flavor profiles to tantalize taste buds. This article presents a collection of delectable scampi with cream recipes, each promising a unique taste journey. From classic scampi with cream, infused with garlic, white wine, and herbs, to variations that incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms, these recipes cater to a wide range of preferences. Whether you crave a quick and simple weeknight meal or an elegant dish for special occasions, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for scampi with cream.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SALMON SCAMPI



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This one-skillet salmon dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and features classic scampi flavors and a creamy sauce. What more could you want? For extra-crispy toast, you can compress the bread in the skillet while it toasts by weighing it down with a tea kettle or another skillet. This is a great technique to have under your belt any time you want to make bruschetta without turning on the oven.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the skillet
4 slices country bread (each 1/2 inch thick)
5 cloves garlic, 1 crushed, 4 finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and brush lightly with olive oil. Add the bread slices and cook, checking occasionally, until toasted and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and toast the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. While still hot, rub one side of the slices with the crushed garlic and brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the salmon, flesh-side down, and sear until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the salmon is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more depending on thickness. Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. When the butter is melted, add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until sizzling, about 30 seconds; take care not to let them burn. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer just to heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve in wide shallow bowls with the garlic toast.

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.

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

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.

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

SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20 count)
2 lemons, halved
1/2 cup white wine
4 dashes hot sauce (I used tabasco), or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Minced fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Boil water for the pasta and have it ready.
  • Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
  • Throw the angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving a cup or 2 of the pasta water.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Top with the grated Parmesan and minced parsley and serve immediately.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Clean and devein the shrimp before cooking to remove any grit or impurities.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet with olive oil until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and shallots in the remaining olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the white wine and lemon juice to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until well combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce.
  • Serve the scampi over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Scampi with cream is a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with white wine, lemon juice, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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