Posted on 04/29/2024 9:38:32 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY
National Shrimp Scampi Day on April 29th gives us a tasty way to celebrate. On this day, we honor the delicious dish of shrimp cooked with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine.
#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Scampi is a culinary term for small lobster known as Nephrops (also known as langoustine or Dublin Bay Prawns) and which is completely unrelated to this day.
The day is wholly dedicated to the buttery, garlicky, lemony, and wine-sauced preparation of shrimp. Prepare the dish using fresh or frozen shrimp. When serving the dish, add a side of noodle or rice, steamed vegetables, and crusty bread or rolls. Shrimp scampi pairs well with white wine. Since the dish is light, a rich dessert of cheesecake or crème brûlée rounds out the meal.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY
Serve up some shrimp scampi.
Invite friends and family to join you.
Enjoy this Shrimp Scampi recipe.
Share your favorite shrimp scampi recipe.
Go out to eat and give the restaurant a shout-out.
Use #NationalShrimpScampiDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this seafood holiday.
Shrimp FAQ
Q. Do shrimp live in salt or freshwater?
A. Most shrimp live in saltwater but they also live in freshwater.
Q. Are shrimp shells edible?
A. Yes, they are. A shrimp's head and tail are also edible. Though, most dishes serve shrimp without the shell. Even if you choose not to eat the shell, it can add flavor to a dish so leaving it on until you're ready to eat is an option too.
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April 29th Celebrated History
1852 Peter Roget publishes Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases. The work was the result of decades of collecting lists of words and categorizing them, much like a scientist would collect specimens. The thesaurus was more than a book of synonyms – it was a complete categorization and organization of each word by meaning.
1925 The U.S. National Academy of Sciences elects the first woman, Dr. Florence Rena Sabin to the academy. Dr. Sabin of Baltimore, Maryland was a pioneer in histology and also held the first full professorship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
1986 Roger Clemens strikes out twenty batters in a 9-inning game. He's the first Major League pitcher to accomplish this milestone. The right-hander achieved the record in a 3-1 win for the Red Sox over the Seattle Mariners. Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals held the previous record of 19 strikeouts set in 1969.
April 29th Celebrated Birthdays
William Randolph Hearst - 1863
Known for heading up the rivalry between two New York papers that created yellow journalism, William Randolph Hearst’s drive for sensational headlines carried beyond the ink. He also owned newsreel and movie production companies. Much to Hearst’s displeasure, in 1941, Orson Welles released Citizen Kane, a fictionalized biography of Hearst's life.
Duke Ellington - 1899
The award-winning composer is known as one of the best jazz pianists of the 20th century. His career spanned more than six decades while leading jazz orchestras, playing in big bands, and earning 13 Grammy Awards.
Willie Nelson - 1933
Willie Nelson’s music spans more than five decades. From "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and "Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" to well-received acting performances, Nelson had a reputation as an outlaw country musician while raising money for Farm Aid and other charitable causes.
Andre Agassi - 1970
Andre Agassi put the tennis world in the headlines during the 1990s. Winning Wimbledon and several Grand Slams, Agassi would take gold at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.
Pasta Ping!.........................
You really shouldn’t rub that in on those who don’t have access to fresh seafood like some of us do. 😏
One of my favorites. Had po boy for lunch.
I agree!!!
I wish you had posted this BEFORE I pulled pork chops out of the freezer to smoke for dinner tonight. I decided it was high time we had a Cuban influenced meal. Will make black beans with yellow rice, and a Cuban type salad with crisp romaine, soft butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and corn with a creamy cilantro lime dressing.
Perhaps tomorrow I will pull shrimp out of the freezer and make the scampi. Even if I’m a day late, I hope I won’t be a dollar short! ;)
Mrs. R2 and I bought a 4 burner Blackstone Griddle 2 months ago. It is our nice new favorite way to cook! A traditional gas grill is great, but sauces and juices just end up in the fire. A griddle keeps your meet (shrimp in this cause) cooking and simmering in the garlic and butter sauce.
(drool)
Easy Shrimp Scampi
Done in under 15 min. Makes 4 servings
Ing--- 1 pound large or ex-large shrimp, peeled with tails left on and deveined S/p 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, in four pieces 1/4 cup minced shallot, 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1/2 cup dry, crisp white wine like pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc or unoaked chardonnay, lemon halfs 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
Directions COOK SHRIMP Pat the shrimp dry then season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper.Add the olive oil to a wide skillet. Place the skillet with olive oil over medium heat then add the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir around the pan until fragrant; about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, nestling them into the pan so that they are in one layer. A few shrimp stacked on top of each other is okay. Cook, without moving until the edges start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Flip the shrimp and stir in the wine and the juice from half a lemon (1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons). Continue to cook until the wine has reduced a bit and the shrimp are cooked through, another minute or two. Slide the skillet off of the heat.
MAKE SCAMPI SAUCE Transfer the shrimp to a plate, and then, with the skillet off of the heat, add the butter and parsley. Stir the butter around the pan so that it melts into the sauce making a creamy butter sauce. (If the butter is not melting, place the skillet over low heat until it does). Taste then season as needed with salt, pepper or additional lemon juice.
Serve with lemon, aside pasta, zucchini noodles or rice.
Tips Substitute for shallot: Use 1/4 cup minced yellow, white or sweet onion. Substitute for wine: Use 1/2 cup of chicken, vegetable or seafood broth. I also like adding a bit more lemon juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Shrimp Scampi with Pasta: Use 8 to 12 ounces of dry pasta for 1 pound of shrimp. If, when tossing the pasta into the scampi sauce, it seems dry, add a 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to thin it out a bit. The starches in the water will also help the sauce to stick to the pasta strands.
Hope you enjoy your new griddle. I’ve had mine now for two years, it’s a bit more work, but I’m able to much with it.
We seasoned ours properly, use Pam Griddle Spray, and are careful not to scratch or damage the griddle when cleaning up.
Which I find is easier than cleaning and scouring a BBQ grill.
I’m planning in using this recipe for dinner tonight. Thx for posting it. On Monday I had already started prepping for a Cuban style pork meal before I found the scampi thread, and then last night hubby wanted Marry Me Chicken (creamy Tuscan chicken) for dinner, which was amazing. So tonight the scampi is on tap! :)
I know hubs will love it.
He already told me he can’t wait for dinner tonight!
Nice.
We loved it! We used angel hair nests and topped it with sautéed zucchini! Amazing!
We’ve made shrimp scampi several times before, and the recipes were similar to this, but this seemed easy. Thanks for the recipe!
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