Small change, big difference: Been making this same Skillet Scampi for years. Butter, olive oil, plenty of garlic, white wine, dash of crushed red pepper, salt & pepper and shrimp. Mix...

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Mar 10, 2022 10:56:53 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

Been making this same Skillet Scampi for years. Butter, olive oil, plenty of garlic, white wine, dash of crushed red pepper, salt & pepper and shrimp. Mix it with your pasta of choice when cooked down. This time, I took a hint from Sourdough. I cooked the shrimp shells in a little white wine and pasta water, strained and added the liquid to the sauce. Didn't mention it and my Wife asked what I had done differently. A good dish enhanced by a little change.
Note: almost forgot, a bit of parsley on top - fresh is best, but none on hand.

Mar 10, 2022 11:07:07 #

foodie65

What time did you say dinner would be ready🤭🤭??

Mar 10, 2022 12:15:21 #

yorkiebyte Loc: Scottsdale, AZ/Bandon by the Sea, OR

Quixdraw wrote:

Been making this same Skillet Scampi for years. Bu... (show quote)

Oh MY GOODNESS!! Outstanding Kitchin' work there! Dang that looks GOOD!!

That boil the shells thing is really a good way to have stock (frozen in small baggies) for later dishes also - I'll use that in different Asian or Mexican (!) dishes to add a delicious enhancement that is hard for people to figure out - 'till ya' tell them!!

I'm guessing it's kind of an Umami thing!

Mar 10, 2022 14:38:04 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

yorkiebyte wrote:

Oh MY GOODNESS!! Outstanding Kitchin' work there! ... (show quote)

Definitely Umami, but in any language, isn't that what we seek when we cook creatively? It also enhanced the texture, the pasta water is more impactful than I would have expected. As to Freezer, a sore point, had a side by side (in addition to a full sized stand up in the garage) which died unexpectedly after just 10 years of use. Based on what could be gotten quickly, since a fridge is a necessity, I bought a GE with a Drawer freezer on the bottom. Absolutely, at least for me, unmanageable. I have difficulty finding anything. Not so with the side by side or stand up. On top of that, the dam' thing has a useless icemaker, and the interior lights are in the process of failing after a year and a half. Apparently a "known issue" which may require a new card I can't wait. Arrrgh!

Mar 10, 2022 16:56:48 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work, QD (photos and meal)!

Mar 10, 2022 17:51:13 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

UTMike wrote:

Good work, QD (photos and meal)!

Thank you!

Mar 10, 2022 20:23:22 #

JustJill Loc: Iowa

Quixdraw wrote:

Been making this same Skillet Scampi for years. Bu... (show quote)

Great photos of a tasty meal.

Mar 11, 2022 06:21:21 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very nice!

Mar 11, 2022 07:14:34 #

sourdough58 Loc: Maine

Good morning Quixdraw, Looks wonderful, Your wife chose well when she married you, lucky gal. Oh and thanks for the mention.

Mar 11, 2022 08:03:17 #

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

Great little twist it enhances the shrimp flavor immensely. Try quickly toasting the shrimp shells in a little evo before boiling with wine. Looks delicious and the shrimp look perfectly cooked.

Thanks
Joe

Mar 11, 2022 09:16:37 #

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

Looks and sounds good.

Mar 11, 2022 11:26:17 #