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    Home » Recipes » Seafood Recipes

    Ravioli and Shrimp Scampi Recipe

    Published: Mar 1, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When it came to creating delicious special for my restaurant menu my Shrimp Scampi Ravioli was a customer favorite. My job as a chef was to create mouth-watering dishes that were cost-effective, giving my customers a taste of higher-end ingredients without breaking the bank.

    And my Ravioli Scampi is a prime example of an inexpensive restaurant-style dish that you can easily prepare in your kitchen in less than 30 minutes.

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    I was lucky enough to have access to a small company hand made cheese ravioli, tortellini and other hand-made pasta. It saved me the time and effort of making these and helped keep the costs down. Time is money and time is something we never seem to have enough of.

    These days you can find fresh pasta including ravioli at most grocery stores. You’ll usually find them in the dairy section. They’re about as close to homemade as you can get, and even some of the frozen ravioli (which I used) are pretty darn good and less expensive.

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    What Ingredients do I need to make Ravioli and Shrimp Scampi?

    ingredients to make ravioli and shrimp scampi

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Ravioli and Shrimp Scampi. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Do I have to use mushrooms in my sauce?

    No, you don’t. You can also leave out the tomatoes. Both are added to increase the volume of the dish, add some flavor and add color and texture. If you prefer a simple garlic sauce, it’s all up to you.

    How do I make Ravioli Shrimp Scampi?

    The shrimp scampi will take 8-10 minutes to cook. Have your salted boiling water ready to cook the ravioli so both are done about the same time.

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    • Over medium high heat place a large sauté pan, add the olive oil and sliced mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms until they are half way cooked.
    • Add the shrimp and garlic to the pan and continue to saute the ingredients. Add more olive oil if needed. Cook the shrimp till about half way done.
    • Add the chicken stock and stir the ingredients to remove any bits stuck to the pan..
    • Press the butter into the flour getting as much flour pressed in as you can. (this is called a beurre manie) place this into the hot stock with the tomatoes and mix together. This will thicken the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
    • Add the grated Romano cheese, chopped parsely and black pepper. Mix well.

    Serve the shrimp scampi over the cooked ravioli and garnish with additional chopped parsley and grated cheese.

    Can I use wine in my scampi sauce?

    A dry white wine is often added to a scampi sauce and would be added before the chicken stock. The wine will add a little flavor and deglaze the pan.

    overhead view of ravioli shrimp scampi on a white plate

    Just think, this amazing Ravioli Scampi costs less to make per person than the price of most fast-food value meals and takes minutes to prepare.

    Staying home for dinner doesn’t have to be boring,  and not only do you save money, but you eat better. I hope you give this meal a try,  just add a loaf of good Italian bread and a salad and you’ll be in heaven.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What is shrimp scampi sauce?

    Classical Shrimp scampi is made with a simple sauce of garlic, butter, and white wine and can contain many different added ingredients. You’ll often find capers and lemon juice added for one variety of scampi sauce, while mine includes tomatoes and mushrooms. It’s all about personal tastes and your creativity.

    How do you thicken a shrimp scampi sauce?

    Rolling softened butter in flour is the best way to thicken any pan sauce including a scampi sauce. The butter makes the sauce richer and is a much better option than cornstarch.

    Why are my shrimp tough and rubbery?

    If your shrimp come out tough and rubbery, you have cooked them too long. If you’re afraid of overcooking the shrimp, remove them from the pan when they are almost done. When the dish is complete add the shrimp back into the pan to finish cooking.

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    Ravioli and Shrimp Scampi

    Everyone loves ravioli.  Add a light garlicky shrimp scampi and you’ve got a delicious combination for your next date night dinner.   Why go out to dinner when you can make dishes this delicious in your own home.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 802kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces fresh or frozen ravioli (12 pieces/6 each) I used Cento brand frozen 4 cheese ravioli
    • 12 extra large shrimp – peeled and deveined I used 16-20 count
    • 4 ounces sliced white mushrooms
    • 1 clove garlic chopped
    • 12 grape tomatoes sliced half I used tri-color heirloom
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon Italian parsley chopped
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Get water ready for ravioli, mine only took 8 minutes to cook so don’t start cooking these until the scampi is almost ready.
    • Over medium high heat place a large sauté pan, when it gets hot carefully add the olive oil and then the chopped garlic.
    • Allow the garlic to sear for about 15 seconds then add in the shrimp and let them cook for 2-3 minutes until they are almost done.
    • Remove the shrimp from the pan and add in the mushrooms, sauté the mushrooms for a few minutes then add in the tomatoes and allow them to cook for about 30 seconds.
    • *If you are using fresh ravioli this would be the time to add the ravioli to the boiling water
    • Add the chicken stock and allow to come back to a low boil, reduce heat .
    • Press the butter into the flour getting as much flour pressed in as you can. (this is called a beurre manie) place this into the hot stock and mix together. This will thicken the stock.
    • Add the shrimp back in, and finish with the grated Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Turn off the heat and add in chopped parsley
    • Drain the Ravioli and place 4-5 ravioli on each plate then top with shrimp and equal amounts of mushrooms, tomatoes and sauce.
    • Then sit down to your Restaurant style dinner of Ravioli and Shrimp Scampi!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 18.3mg
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    1. Gloriebee

      July 11, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      This was fabulous! Used a combination of fresh ravioli (2 bags) and did toss in a couple handfuls of fresh spinach to wilt as the tomatoes blistered. Excellent! Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
    2. Alice Thompson

      May 01, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      Can I use thawed frozen shrimp?

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        May 02, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Thats pretty much the only way shrimp come these days, frozen. So yes. I just warn about buying precooked frozen shrimp, they don’t hold up well after defrosting.

        Reply
    3. KayKay

      April 29, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Thank you for this lovely recipe.

      Reply
    4. Tammy

      March 13, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      That slightly creamy sauce with the seafood and ravioli is just absolute perfection! This is my idea of comfort food. Looks amazing, Dennis!

      Reply
      • Arialdy

        April 15, 2022 at 6:14 am

        5 stars
        Excelente chef Dennis the flavor and sea food great taste muchas gracias tanks so much

        Reply
    5. Amita

      March 12, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for my husband last night and he already wants it again. The recipe came out perfectly. I think it makes a difference when it comes directly from the Chef.

      Reply
    6. Lauren Michael Harris

      March 11, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh – what a great idea this was to use ravioli with scampi! I may never make it with plain ole pasta noodles ever again! It was Perfection!

      Reply
    7. UR

      March 11, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      I loved your Ravioli Scampi it was an inexpensive restaurant-style dish and was easily prepared in less than 30 minutes.

      Reply
    8. Amanda Mason

      March 10, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely phenomenal! The sauce is fantastic and this is a pretty easy recipe to make! This one is going into my rotation!!

      Reply
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