Best 6 Shrimp And Scallop Scampi Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Shrimp and Scallop Scampi recipes, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish gets a modern twist with variations that cater to diverse preferences. From the traditional scampi with its rich, buttery sauce to innovative iterations featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and even a creamy vodka sauce, our collection promises an unforgettable dining experience. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure perfect execution, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a restaurant-worthy meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI



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Make and share this Shrimp and Scallop Scampi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lucy k.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb small shrimp or 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
1 lb scallops, quartered
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 lemon, juice of
salt
ground pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic.
  • Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add shrimp and scallops, and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add wine, basil, pepper flakes, chicken stock, and sugar.
  • Simmer about 4 minutes, until shrimp are pink and scallops opaque.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Serve over pasta or rice.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.6, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 256.9, Sodium 584.5, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 46

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 large sea scallops, tough foot muscles removed
Freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to the pan and cook the shrimp until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  • Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.

SCALLOP SCAMPI



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Scallops swap in for shrimp in this quick and easy scampi made with butter, garlic, lemon and parsley.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound sea scallops, tough muscles on the side removed, patted dry
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the skillet, raise the heat to high and sear until golden brown and just firm, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the butter and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta and parsley to the skillet and toss to combine. Add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water to help thin out the sauce so it evenly coats the pasta. Divide the pasta evenly into bowls and top each with some scallops.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI



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Categories     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Pound Large Shrimp, or 1/2 lb Large Shrimp and 1/2 lb bay scallops, (shell on shrimp if possible to prevent shrinking)
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Butter
5 Garlic Cloves, chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
salt & freshly grated pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (can use dried if necessary).

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse shrimp and set aside 2. Melt olive oil and butter in heavy skillet. 3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute on low heat, about 5 minutes. 4. Raise heat to high, and when oil is hot, immediately add shrimp in shell. Toss the shrimp around constantly, until they turn pink. 5. Remove pan from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh chopped parsley. 6. Return pan to high heat and saute for minute or two until butter sauce has slightly thickened. 7. Serve immediately in bowls witht hejuices poured over the shrimp.

SCALLOP & SHRIMP SCAMPI OVER PASTA



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Make and share this Scallop & Shrimp Scampi over Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chefeurasia

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 1/2 ounces pasta (I used Barilla's protein plus spaghetti)
8 scallops
shrimp, i used 2 pounds peeled and deveined (as much as you like)
1/8 cup parsley
1/8 cup butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 garlic clove (chopped)
2 cups pinot grigio wine
1 dash salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Boil a pot of water and cook your pasta.
  • In a Sauce pan add a 1 Tbsp of olive oil and cook your Scallops on Medium-High heat to get a nice caramel look on your scallops.
  • Remove Scallops and lower the heat.
  • Add your 2 cups of Pinot Grigio and Garlic.
  • Take your 1/4 of butter and dunk it in the flour. When the Pinot Grigio starts to boil add your butter and parsley. Bring it down to low and add your uncooked shrimp. (Note: If you have cooked shrimp wait to the end to add it. - Literally the last-minute).
  • Drain your pasta and place it back in the pot.
  • Turn off the heat on the saucepan and add your scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 175.7, Carbohydrate 82.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.5

SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE



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This is a recipe from The Quarterdeck in Cape Cod MA....I got it from Food Network Magazine and putting here for safe keeping

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb linguine
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 large sea scallops, tough foot muscles removed
fresh ground pepper
kosher salt
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the liquine and cook as the label directs.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium=high het. Pat the shrimp and scallop dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 T. butter to the pan and cook the shrimp unti golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant, but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  • 3. Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remiaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 T. of butter; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp and scallops, not frozen.
  • Make sure to clean the shrimp and scallops thoroughly, and devein the shrimp.
  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the shrimp and scallops.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, or the seafood will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp and scallops over medium heat until they are cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a good quality white wine for the scampi sauce.
  • Don't boil the scampi sauce, or the alcohol will evaporate and the sauce will lose its flavor.
  • Serve the scampi immediately, over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and scallop scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, scallops, and scampi sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to impress your friends or family, give shrimp and scallop scampi a try.

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