Shrimp Scampi with a Twist
Posted by Natul Middlebrook on
12 Minutes.
That’s the time it takes to peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp. It is a little tedious, but I find it somewhat therapeutic doing the repetitive but easy work of peeling then sliding my pairing knife and deveining those little shrimp. (Watch video for details.)
So pour yourself a glass of Chardonnay, tell Alexa to play some Dean Martin radio and let the stresses of the day melt away.
The 12 minutes of work is going to BLOW your scampi-loving mind.
What’s the secret? Well, I have two actually...
First
...Making your own Shrimp Stock using the shells from the shrimp. SO much flavor resides in these little flakes of sea goodness and taking the time to caramelize the shells before simmering will make all the difference.
Second
Harvested from the bottom of the frigid North Atlantic off the coast of Iceland, this wild oarweed kelp has a deep umami flavor and oceanic minerality, salty and briny. Perfect for adding depth, savoriness and body to soups, for finishing meat and seafood dishes or as a salt substitute (and obviously because having Icelandic Kelp seasoning in your pantry just makes you kinda fancy).
I served this Shrimp Scampi both over Chickpea Pasta AND a traditional bed of linguine. The verdict? I weighed the health factors in the chickpea pasta against the texture and tenderness of full-blown linguine and decided that it is 100% worth the cheat. Linguine and seafood were meant to be together...no doubt about it ( I feel a cheesy country song coming on!).
So without further adieu ... Here is the recipe from A to Sea.
Gather the Ingredients
- 1 lb Medium Raw Shrimp, Unpeeled (Peel, Devein & Reserve Shells)
- 4 Tablespoon Butter
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 Teaspoon Whole Peppercorns
- ¼ Bunch of Flat-Leaf Parsley, Separate Stems & Mince Leaves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3 Small Tomatoes, Medium Diced
- ½ Lemon, juiced
- ½ Lemon, sliced for garnish
- White Ground Pepper To Taste
- Kosher Salt to Taste
- 1 lb Linguine Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
Cook it
Serve it
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