Scampi Bowl

11 ingredients
24 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 large Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 16 new potatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron
  • Corn Broth, recipe follows
  • 2 pounds raw scampi, peeled, tail on, deveined, butterflied
  • 1 cup corn kernels, reserved from Corn Broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup basil, torn into large pieces, for garnish
  • 12 Garlic Croutons, recipe follows

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat and saute onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and saffron.
  3. 3
    Saute for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Increase heat to high and add Corn Broth.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer.
  6. 6
    Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add scampi, corn kernels, and tomatoes.
  8. 8
    Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Season with 1 tablespoon of salt.
  10. 10
    Garnish with basil and 2 Garlic Croutons.
  11. 11
    8 ears corn
  12. 12
    6 cups water
  13. 13
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
  14. 14
    Cut the kernels off 2 of the corn cobs and reserve for later.
  15. 15
    Grate the kernels off the remaining cobs, making sure to keep all the corn milk.
  16. 16
    Cut all 8 cobs into smaller pieces, about 2 inches long.
  17. 17
    Place corn milk, cobs, salt and water in a saucepan.
  18. 18
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  19. 19
    Strain broth and reserve.
  20. 20
    12 slices French baguette, cut on the bias
  21. 21
    2 garlic cloves
  22. 22
    1/4 cup softened butter
  23. 23
    Toast the slices of French bread and rub each piece with the garlic cloves.
  24. 24
    Butter the toast and set aside.

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