Škampi na Buzaru

Name: Škampi na Buzaru
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Croatian
Ingredients: 800g whole scampi (langoustines), shells on; 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 200ml dry white wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 100ml fish stock; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp breadcrumbs (optional, for thickening); Salt and pepper; Lemon wedges

Škampi na buzaru (SHKAM-pee nah BOO-zah-roo)

Scampi Buzara

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 279 kcal

Adriatic scampi cooked in their shells in a garlicky, wine-laced tomato sauce, the sweet shellfish juices mingling with the broth for an intensely flavorful coastal dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 26.0g

Carbs 10.0g

Fat 15.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

wide pan wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wide shallow bowl

Garnishes: parsley, lemon

Accompaniments: crusty bread, white wine

Ingredients

800g whole scampi (langoustines), shells on
4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
200ml dry white wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
100ml fish stock
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp breadcrumbs (optional, for thickening)
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic slices and cook for 30 seconds.
2
Add scampi in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until shells turn pink.
3
Add tomato paste, stir to coat, then pour in white wine. Let it bubble for 2 minutes.
4
Add fish stock, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until scampi are cooked through.
5
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs if using to slightly thicken the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.
6
Serve immediately in the pan with lemon wedges and plenty of bread for the sauce.

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Did You Know?

The Kvarner Gulf is famous for its sweet, delicate scampi — Croatian chefs insist Kvarner scampi are the best in the entire Mediterranean.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wide pan
wooden spoon

Garnishing

parsley, lemon

Accompaniments

crusty bread, white wine

The Story Behind Škampi na Buzaru

Škampi na buzaru is the signature dish of the Kvarner coast, particularly Rijeka, Opatija, and the islands of Cres and Lošinj. The Kvarner Gulf's clean, deep waters produce exceptionally sweet langoustines. The buzara preparation — garlic, wine, tomato, olive oil — is the Adriatic's answer to the question of how to cook perfect shellfish with minimal interference.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, special occasions 📜 Origins: Traditional Kvarner coast

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