Crustacean Recipes
There are all sorts of crustaceans crawling about on Italian sea (and lake) bottoms: shrimp, sparnocchie, cicale, scampi... and even lobsters!
Surf and Turf Spiedini - Spiedini Con Manzo e Gamberoni - Surf and Turf Kebabs
There's something lusty about the combination of beef and shrimp, and these surf and turf kebabs will be perfect for a romantic occasion. Nice at other times too...
There's something lusty about the combination of beef and shrimp, and these surf and turf kebabs will be perfect for a romantic occasion. Nice at other times too...
Scampi on Ice, or Scampi al Ghiaccio
Perhaps the quickest and easiest way to prepare scampi. And the best too if they're very fresh.
Perhaps the quickest and easiest way to prepare scampi. And the best too if they're very fresh.
Mazzancolle al Coccio
A simple recipe for prawns that are breaded and sauteed. Quite satisfying.
A simple recipe for prawns that are breaded and sauteed. Quite satisfying.
Gallipoli-Style Jumbo Prawns, or Gamberoni alla Gallipolina
Simple prawns cooked in sea salt. Flavorful and a delight to eat.
Simple prawns cooked in sea salt. Flavorful and a delight to eat.
Mantis Shrimp Pezza Style - Canocchie alla Pezza
Mantis shrimp are quite popular, especially along the adriatic. here's a simple mantis shrimp antipasto that's also quick to make.
Mantis shrimp are quite popular, especially along the adriatic. here's a simple mantis shrimp antipasto that's also quick to make.
Shrimp Scampi
I occasionally get requests for shrimp scampi, which are an English language creation, at least in name: In Italy scampi are jumbo shrimp of the kind that have claws and resemble small lobsters, and calling something "jumbo shrimp shrimp" doesn't make much sense. This doesn't mean we don't enjoy the recipe, however. Just that they're called scampi alla piastra.
I occasionally get requests for shrimp scampi, which are an English language creation, at least in name: In Italy scampi are jumbo shrimp of the kind that have claws and resemble small lobsters, and calling something "jumbo shrimp shrimp" doesn't make much sense. This doesn't mean we don't enjoy the recipe, however. Just that they're called scampi alla piastra.
Scampi Busara Style & Shrimp Scampi -- Scampi alla Busara
Finally, here's a recipe for a variation on what is known in some areas as shrimp scampi -- a term unknown in Italy, since scampi is the Italian word for jumbo shrimp of the kind that have claws and resemble small lobsters, and calling something "jumbo shrimp shrimp" doesn't make much sense. And also for Scampi alla Busara, a recipe from Friuli Venezia Giulia that's done on top of the stove; you can uses scampi or any other moderately sized crustacean. For 6 you'll need:
Finally, here's a recipe for a variation on what is known in some areas as shrimp scampi -- a term unknown in Italy, since scampi is the Italian word for jumbo shrimp of the kind that have claws and resemble small lobsters, and calling something "jumbo shrimp shrimp" doesn't make much sense. And also for Scampi alla Busara, a recipe from Friuli Venezia Giulia that's done on top of the stove; you can uses scampi or any other moderately sized crustacean. For 6 you'll need:
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp -- Scampi alla Piastra
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, or Scampi alla Piastra: A simple, zesty recipe.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, or Scampi alla Piastra: A simple, zesty recipe.
Spiny Lobster Ammollicata
Spiny lobster is very nice, and this is an elegant Neapolitan recipe that will be the star of a Christmas Eve dinner.
Spiny lobster is very nice, and this is an elegant Neapolitan recipe that will be the star of a Christmas Eve dinner.
Grilled Head-On Shrimp With Vegetables and Fregola
An unusual vegetable stew with the Sardinian equivalent of cus cus, all to go with grilled shrimp.
An unusual vegetable stew with the Sardinian equivalent of cus cus, all to go with grilled shrimp.
Peggy's Crab & Fish Recipes
All sorts of things, including what's said to be the original San Francisco Cioppino. From Peggy's Home Cooking site.
All sorts of things, including what's said to be the original San Francisco Cioppino. From Peggy's Home Cooking site.
Scampi alla Griglia
A rather garlicky grilled shrimp done in a broiler.
A rather garlicky grilled shrimp done in a broiler.
Peggy's Baked Shrimp Scampi
Simple and garlicky, with a little oregano.
Simple and garlicky, with a little oregano.
Shrimp Salad With Candied Lemon and Pistachios
"A very delicately seasoned fish salad," Writes Erica De Mane, "that contains no vinegar, strong garlic, or raw peppers, elements that are often added to Italian-American versions of fish salads but that I find harsh and overpowering."
"A very delicately seasoned fish salad," Writes Erica De Mane, "that contains no vinegar, strong garlic, or raw peppers, elements that are often added to Italian-American versions of fish salads but that I find harsh and overpowering."
Shrimp Recipes
A number of recipes from various cuisines, provided by Mastermarine. Also an intro to shrimp.
A number of recipes from various cuisines, provided by Mastermarine. Also an intro to shrimp.
Shrimp Scampi
Anne's Basic Shrimp scampi zested with a little tobasco, over pasta.
Anne's Basic Shrimp scampi zested with a little tobasco, over pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Another recipe, with shallots and paprika, and chicken broth too.
Another recipe, with shallots and paprika, and chicken broth too.