Easy Shrimp Scampi with Cognac
Easy Shrimp Scampi with Cognac is a dish that reminds me of my dad’s culinary talents. Not only is it an absolute delight, but it’s also incredibly easy to make, even for beginners in the kitchen. First, the combination of succulent shrimp, white wine, fragrant rosemary, and the sweet, warming taste of cognac makes this starter an unforgettable experience for the taste buds.
Furthermore, with just a handful of ingredients, including fresh shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of cognac, you can whip up a batch in minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner parties.
If you love seafood and want a quick and easy recipe with a punch of flavour, Easy Shrimp Scampi with Cognac is a must-try. It’s a dish that has become a staple in my family’s kitchen, and it’s no wonder why. In conclusion, give it a try and enjoy this delightful dish that will surely leave you satisfied.
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Good measure of Cognac
If you are preparing a one kilo of Shrimps, make sure to add 50 ml of cognac to ever kilo. Because the cognac will give the nice taste to it!
Nice and locked
Make sure to cover this for about five minutes BUT you can’t open it all!
Add some aroma
You may add a nice rosemary herb inside to give a very beautiful taste to the sauce of your scampi
Adjust seasoning to taste
Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to balance the flavors.
Easy Shrimp Scampi with Cognac
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Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
- Cognac
- 1 glass White wine
- Fresh parsley
- Beautiful cherry tomatoes
- Rosemary
- Onion
- Chilli if you like it
- 1 Kg Fresh Shrimps, 35oz
Instructions
- So, now you put a nice amount of extra virgin olive oil in the pan. When the oil is nice and warm, you put half onion that you cut into small pieces.
- And now, you put the cherry tomatoes, we are using about 12 of them. Now it’s time to put some nice rosemary inside, just to give that beautiful taste to the sauce.
- I think now it’s time to put the shrimp scampi inside and a glass of white wine.
- Because we are using one kilo of shrimps, we’re going to add 50 ml of cognac. The cognac will give the nice taste to it.
- Now, we need to cover this for about five minutes, but you can’t open it all. It has to be nice and locked.
- After 5 minutes, we are ready to open it. And here we have an explosion of aromas. And explosion of flavors of the Adriatic Sea.
- And now it’s time to serve this easy shrimp scampi with cognac made by my Dad.
- E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!
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How to Serve Shrimp Scampi with Cognac
Shrimp scampi with cognac is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, over pasta, over a bed of white rice, or with a side of greens or sautéed spinach with garlic. No matter how you serve shrimp scampi with cognac, be sure to garnish it with some fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a pop of color and flavor.
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