Thursday, March 9, 2017

Shrimp Scampi recipe plus #bookgiveaway from Linda Wiken, author @LWiken


I love seafood. Born and raised on the West Coast and of Scandinavian heritage, it's not a surprise. I won't charm you with some of my favorites...ok, I'll just mention the pickled herring in white wine sauce in passing. Love, love, love anything to do with salmon, scallops, and shrimp.

So, I went to Shrimp Scampi for a birthday dinner I hosted a couple of weeks ago. I'd forgotten how easy this dish actually can be, once you get past the de-veining (if not already done) and I also like to remove the stomach, that black thread that resembles a vein only on the other side of the little suckers.

After that, it's a snap.

I actually tried a mish mash of recipes this time, adding some tasty fresh green onions and basil, along with a topping of Parmesan Padano cheese, grated on the spot. Also, I cut down on the amount of sale because I had only salted butter on hand while the recipe called for unsalted. It turned out really well but I also like it the previous plain way. So, your choice of what to do.

Here's what you'll need:

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined
 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves; 2 grated, 2 thinly sliced
2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. white wine
1/4 c. butter
pinch of Kosher salt
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
















Here's what to do:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 tbsp. olive oil, grated garlic, and salt. Add prepared shrimp, tossing to thoroughly coat. Chill, uncovered, for up 30 to 60 minutes.

2. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium and cook the shrimp, about 1 min. per side, until pink but slightly underdone. Use a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.


3. To the remaining oil, add sliced garlic and red pepper, stirring for about 1 min.  Add wine and lemon juice, cooking for about 2 min. Add butter and cook until sauce thickened and butter is melted.

4. Add shrimp and any juices to the skillet and toss for about 2 min., until shrimp are fully cooked.

5. Transfer to a plate, top with basil, green onions, and parsley. Grate fresh cheese overtop.



6. Serve with rice or pasta and your favorite veggies. A fresh bread slice or roll is perfect for sopping up all the sauce.


Yay! It's Release Week for ROUX THE DAY, the second Dinner Club Mystery!
And, I'm celebrating with a book giveaway today. To be entered in the draw, leave a comment about your favorite seafood dish, and be sure to leave your email addy! A winner will be drawn on Friday midnight.   



ROUX THE DAY, A Dinner Club Mystery is now available in paper and as an e-book.


The first in the Dinner Club Mysteries is available at your favorite bookstore and on-line, as a paperback and as an e-book.  
Recipes included!



Writing as Erika Chase -- the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series are available on-line or at your favorite bookstore.

             
Visit Linda at www.lindakwiken.com
Love to hear from you at my Facebook author page and
on Twitter  @LWiken  
Also appearing at www.killercharacters.com
                                                                               


Visit Erika at www.erikachase.com 
 at my Facebook author page
and on Twitter  @erika_chase. 






34 comments:

  1. My favorite seafood dish is grilled scallops with just a squeeze of fresh lemon & steamed or grilled asparagus. Simple yet so delicious. EMS591@aol.com

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    1. Oh, man...that's right up there at the top of my list, also! Thanks for your comment.

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  2. Lobster! Yum with butter Donamaekutska7@gmail.com

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  3. Lobster! Yum with butter Donamaekutska7@gmail.com

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  4. My favorite seafood dish is grilled trout. Light, and delectable. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I eat a lot of trout, also. So many delicious ways to cook it. Thanks for your comment.

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  5. I enjoy fish that is grilled, salmon is my favorite with steamed or grilled broccoli and brussels sprouts. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Grilled salmon, especially if it's on a plank and is Coho or another West Coast variety, is absolutely the best. Thanks for commenting.

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  6. My fave seafood dish is good fried shrimp (from a place that actually specializes in seafood not a steak place lol) with plenty of lemons to squeeze over it. Yep simple but that's how I roll! barbie17 (at) gmail (dot) com And honestly I have to say I like the 2 piece fish dinner from Captain D's slathered in lemon juice as well. Other than that I'm not much on seafood, more of a chicken fan but 'tis Lent ;)

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  7. Scallops and shrimp are my favorite! Oh, and salmon with a little bit of lemon juice. mommatoodle at msn dot com

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  8. My favorite seafood dish is grilled sea scallops with a touch of fresh lemon served with rice and broccoli.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
    Maryann

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  9. Shrimp and salmon, both easy to prepare at home, are definite favorites. But if the price is reasonable when I'm dining out, give me lobster, please and thank you!!

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  10. Shrimp and salmon are both easy to prepare at home favorites. But if I'm dining out and it's a special celebration, give me lobster, please and thank you!! bskts4unme@hotmail.com

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  11. I have fond memories of the salmon my dad used to smoke when we lived in Alaska. YUM! I could just eat it like candy.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  12. I like grilled salmon with rice and broccoli. No shellfish for me due to allergies.
    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  13. Love lobster, crab and shrimp. Add a baked potato, salad and garlic bread and I'm a happy senior camper.

    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

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  14. My favorite seafood dish is tuna casserole. the only reason for this is I am totally allergic to shellfish and since most seafood handlers do not differentiate between handling a shrimp and a catfish, I do not venture into the fish realm anymore. It is not worth the hospital stay. However, I would love to read your book, even if I was stuck in a hospital bed. thanks for the chance. embam1969@comcast.net

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  15. Cod is my favourite seafood but being the daughter of a Nova Scotian, any seafood is good!
    karen(dot)kenyon(at)rogers(dot)com

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  16. I learned to really love seafood when we lived in New Orleans. Fried oysters, trout amandine, trout Meniere (sp?), seafood gumbo. Mind you, I don't even try to cook any of these.
    patdupuy@yahoo.com

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  17. Love shrimp and grits! finn.matt.kim@gmail.com

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  18. I love shrimp scampi! However, I also go bonkers over lobster...yes, boiled with drawn butter, thermidored (if that's a verb), chopped up in a sandwich, or swimming in a tank (they are fascinating to watch). I one day hop to go to the best source and visit Maine...get some right out of the ocean! Yum!
    kat8762@aol.com

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  19. My favorite is Salmon baked in white wine and served with a drizzle of lemon and garlic mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. I love the just cooked silky texture of the fish.
    little lamb lst at yahoo dot com

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  20. My mother used to make shrimp scampi and shrimp jambalaya.
    The only problem was she was very stingy with the shrimp!
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  21. Don't have a favorite! I love all sea shell dishes almost prepared any way!!! Not big on fish but will eat it if someone prepares it for me LOL Wendalee50 at AOL dot com

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  22. Love fried whole belly clams!

    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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  23. My mom used to make halibut with a tomato sauce. Loved it. Janngrogan@yahoo.com

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  24. Love shrimp and will have to try this. My favorite is Shrimp Creole
    Theresjustlife at gmail dot com

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  25. My mom used to make halibut with a tomato sauce. Loved it. Janngrogan@yahoo.com

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  26. My favorite dish is salmon, closely followed by shrimp! Your recipe looks delicious, thanks for the chance to win!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. I love lobster and king crab legs, but shrimp scampi is also one of mu favorites. I've never tried making it myself, but I'm going to try your recipe. Thanks for the chance..
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. I like prawns and crab! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. I don't like seafood. I think seafood smells like canned cat food. norbert8bubba(at)yahoo(dot)com

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