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Best Easy Scampi alla Busara Recipe

Name: Best Easy Scampi alla Busara Recipe
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 250 g
Ingredients: langoustines (or large shrimp, shell-on) 2 lbs; plum tomatoes (canned, crushed) 2 cups; dry white wine 1 cup; yellow onion (finely chopped) 1 cup; garlic cloves (minced) 4 cloves; fresh parsley (chopped) 0.5 cup; olive oil 3 tbsp; red chili flakes 0.75 tsp; sea salt 1 tsp; black pepper 0.5 tsp

Langoustines in a spicy tomato-wine sauce from Trieste in Friuli Venezia Giulia. This high protein mediterranean dish is fresh, bold, and a festive family dinner from Italy's northeast coast.

Cook 35 min Difficulty NORMAL 350 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

langoustines (or large shrimp, shell-on) 2 lbs
plum tomatoes (canned, crushed) 2 cups
dry white wine 1 cup
yellow onion (finely chopped) 1 cup
garlic cloves (minced) 4 cloves
fresh parsley (chopped) 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

olive oil 3 tbsp
red chili flakes 0.75 tsp
sea salt 1 tsp
black pepper 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 10 g 11%

Protein 30 g 34%

Fat 18 g 55%

Serving size 250g

Cooking steps

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté gently for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring frequently.
2

Add minced garlic and red chili flakes; sauté for 1 minute, just until aromatic, maintaining medium heat to avoid burning.
3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. Add white wine and simmer for 2 more minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
4

Add the langoustines in a single layer, shell-on, into the simmering sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, turning once halfway, until the langoustines turn opaque and are just cooked through.
5

Uncover, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and simmer for 2 more minutes on medium heat to combine flavors and slightly thicken the sauce. Serve immediately with pan juices spooned over each portion.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The star ingredient of Scampi alla Busara is the langoustines (or large shrimp). Their sweet, delicate flavor shines when cooked shell-on, absorbing the spicy tomato-wine sauce and defining the dish’s authentic taste and texture.

Q. What cooking technique ensures the langoustines stay succulent?

Cook the langoustines shell-on over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, turning once. This gentle but decisive heat preserves their tender texture and prevents them from becoming tough or rubbery.

Q. How can I avoid overcooking or undercooking the seafood in this dish?

Monitor the langoustines closely once added to the sauce. They should turn opaque and firm but not shrink or curl tightly. Turn them halfway and keep total cooking time under 7 minutes for perfect doneness.

Q. How many calories are in each serving and what’s the main protein-to-carb ratio?

Each serving delivers approximately 350 kcal, with 30g protein, 10g carbohydrates, and 18g fat. Protein supplies 34% of energy, carbs 11%, and fat 55%, making this a protein-rich and moderate-fat Mediterranean dish.

Best Easy Scampi alla Busara Recipe

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