MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SCAMPI
 
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Shrimp scampi, a very popular Italian recipe. Find the halal substitute for wine that gives the dish a subtle sweet flavor and beautifully complements the cooked garlic and fresh tomatoes
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped into large pieces
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • ½ small white onion, diced
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, cleaned thoroughly
  • ¼ cup white grape juice (not from concentrate)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (1-pound) package capellini or angel hair pasta, cooked and drizzled with olive oil to prevent sticking
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese, for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over very low heat, combine the garlic and butter and cook for 10 minutes, until the garlic has softened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. In a large, deep skillet over medium–high heat, warm the oil. Add the tomatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until they have softened. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is translucent.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on 1 side, until they begin to turn pink. Turn and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on the other side.
  4. At this point, the liquid in the skillet should have cooked down to some degree. Add the grape juice and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic–butter mixture to the skillet and stir until well combined. Season with the salt and pepper.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and remove from the heat. Using tongs or 2 large forks, integrate the sauce and shrimp into the noodles. Taste and season further with the salt and pepper, if desired.
  7. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the Romano cheese and garnish with the parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Reprinted with permission from My Halal Kitchen by Yvonne Maffei, Agate Surrey, 2016
Recipe by WithASpin at https://withaspin.com/2017/01/12/shrimp-scampi-my-halal-kitchen-book-review/