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I Recreated World Famous Garlic Shrimp Scampi | Honeysuckle Hawaiian Adventures

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Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a beloved dish in Italian-American cuisine, often served in restaurants and homes alike. It combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic and butter sauce, reflecting the Italian tradition of using simple, high-quality ingredients. The dish has gained popularity worldwide, with various adaptations that include different types of pasta or added vegetables.

Ingredients

  • shrimp
  • garlic
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • white wine
  • lemon juice
  • parsley
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
  2. 2Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. 4Remove shrimp and set aside; deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up brown bits.
  5. 5Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. 6Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  7. 7Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
  8. 8Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet with shrimp; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  9. 9Finish with chopped parsley and additional lemon juice to taste.
  10. 10Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Ingredient Alternatives

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

Healthier: chicken broth

Cheaper: white grape juice

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment

large skilletpotcolander
🌶️🌶️🌶️MediumContains Alcoholshellfishmilkwheat

Also Known As

Shrimp ScampiScampi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in mascarpone cheese until well combined.
  3. 3In a shallow dish, mix brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for a few seconds, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
  4. 4In a serving dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom.
  5. 5Spread half of the coconut mixture over the ladyfingers, followed by half of the whipped cream mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  6. 6Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  7. 7Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.

Equipment

saucepanmixing bowlwhiskshallow dishserving dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3In another bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  5. 5Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  6. 6Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. 9Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Equipment

mixing bowlswhiskbaking panoventoothpickwire rack

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