Best 7 Shrimp Scampi With Capers Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a delectable culinary journey with our exceptional shrimp scampi with capers recipe. This classic Italian dish tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and briny capers, all enveloped in a luscious, velvety sauce. Our carefully curated selection of recipes offers variations that cater to diverse preferences, from a traditional rendition to a spicy twist and a creamy indulgence. Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavors as you explore these culinary masterpieces, each promising an unforgettable dining experience.

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EMERIL'S SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound large (16-20 count per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon capers, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound cooked linguini
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence.
  • Place the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and spread them out evenly in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn the shrimp. Add the garlic and capers to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper and add the pasta, tossing to coat well. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve hot.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES



Sautéed Shrimp With Capers and Olives image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
3 sliced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp and 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
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Steps:

  • Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons capers and 1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives, and cook until the garlic is golden.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp and 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
  • Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

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 SCAMPI



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Garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi is an Italian-American restaurant staple that takes little more than a skillet and 15 minutes of your time to make at home.

Provided by Lidia Bastianich

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 shallots, peeled and chopped (about ½ cup)
7 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs, if needed

Steps:

  • Combine the shallots, five garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a mini-food processor. Process to make a smooth paste.
  • Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining garlic into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let the garlic sizzle for a minute, then add half of the shrimp and all of the thyme sprigs. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, and cook until the shrimp are seared but not fully cooked, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate, and repeat with the remaining shrimp and another ½ teaspoon salt. Remove the shrimp and thyme from the skillet to the plate.
  • Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic-shallot paste to the same skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the paste has dried out and begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return the thyme to the skillet, and pour in the white wine, lemon juice, the remaining 1½ teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons of the butter, and 1 cup water. Bring the sauce to a rapid boil, and cook until reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • When the sauce has reduced, whisk in the remaining butter and return the shrimp to the pan. Cook and toss until the shrimp are coated with the sauce and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. If the sauce still seems too thin, stir in the bread crumbs and bring to a boil just to thicken. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, CAPERS AND GARLIC



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This simple and straightforward pasta recipe can be whipped up on a moment's notice with pantry ingredients and shrimp -- just the thing for a busy week night supper. Olive oil plays a big role here, so use only the best extra virgin olive oil you can find. Recipe courtesy of a CooksRecipes e-mail I received. YUM!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried spaghetti
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons bottled capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped if large
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Add the capers and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimps turn pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the spaghetti and return to the warmed pot. Add the shrimp and its sauce and toss, adding the remaining 3 tablespoons oil or more if you wish.
  • Transfer to a large, warmed serving bowl.
  • Garish with freshly grated parmegiano reggiano cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.2, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1456.4, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 38.5

GARLIC SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH MUSHROOMS



Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Mushrooms image

This dish is easy to make and quick. The more garlic the better! I make this recipe at least once a week. Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Provided by JamaicaCrazy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 59m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup butter
3 white mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup chopped scallions
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken broth
½ (10 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ounces all-purpose flour
½ lemon
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, scallions, and garlic until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add wine, broth, tomatoes, and parsley. Bring sauce to a boil. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Place shrimp and flour in a resealable plastic bag; shake and mix until shrimp is well coated. Stir shrimp into the scampi. Cook until shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce and shrimp over the pasta; squeeze lemon juice on top. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 155.7 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 476.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

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 make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is an important part of scampi, so make sure to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: There are many different ways to make scampi, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients. You could add vegetables, different types of seafood, or different herbs and spices.

Conclusion:

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and delicious. It's a great dish for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give shrimp scampi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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