Scampi alla Caprese Recipe

Scampi alla Caprese Recipe

Scampi Alla Caprese Recipe

This Italian shrimp Caprese recipe is a simple and delicious pasta salad recipe with seafood popular on the Italian Riviera.

Definition: Scampi is the Italian word for Shrimp.

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Scampi Alla Caprese Recipe Ingredients

Types of Shrimp for this Scampi Recipe:

White Shrimp	Pink Shrimp
Firm texture and mild flavor.	Soft texture and delicate, buttery flavor similar to lobster.
	Great for this scampi recipe.

Step-by-Step Cooking Directions for this Scampi Alla Caprese Recipe

1. Heat up the saute’ pan on medium high heat When the pan is hot add the olive oil.

   

   Heat the pan with olive oil.

   
   

2. Infuse the oil with the garlic for a few seconds.

   

   Add the garlic.

   
   

3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.

   

   Layer the shrimp.

   
   

4. Allow to cook for approximately two minutes until the under side of the shrimp begin to turn pink. Flip the shrimp over and continue cooking. Once the shrimp are flipped over add the tomato and basil.

   

   Cook the shrimp for 2 min on each side.

   
   

5. Stir the contents of the pan and allow to reduce for about two minutes

   

   Allow the sauce to reduce.

   
   

6. When the sauce begins comes to a brisk simmer, add the lemon and white wine.

   

   Add lemon and wine.

   
   

7. Allow the sauce to reduce for about one minute and then add the butter.

   

   Add some butter.

   
   

8. Turn the heat down on the pan and finish by adding the parmesan cheese.

   

   Sprinkle with cheese .

   
   

9. Turn the heat down on the pan and finish by adding the parmesan cheese. Stir the cheese in to thicken the sauce. Serve over al-dente pasta.