Scampi On Buzara Recipe - Croatian Seafood

Scampi on Buzara, or what some would translate as "scampi stew", is a traditional Dalmatian dish that you should definitely try when visiting Dalmatia!

To get to know the everyday life of the place and country we visit as much as possible, we should try the specialties that the locals eat, experience dishes we have not tried before, and enjoy new flavors.

Enjoy the following lines and photos that will inspire your desire to travel, and experience new things!

A few simple ingredients for a delicious Scampi on Buzara

Fresh scampi and the simplest possible approach to cooking guarantee a delicious lunch.

Fresh scampi from the local fish market

Scampi on Buzara can be prepared in several ways: head-on, tail-on, or peeled scampi. Of course, leaving the shells on when stewing makes for a delicious sauce just perfect for dipping with crusty bread.

There are few fresh ingredients, little cooking, and immense taste.

Ingredients for Scampi on Buzara

Simple ingredients make a great lunch

To enjoy this seafood specialty like a true Dalmatian, here are the magical ingredients for Scampi on the Buzara:

• 700g - 1000g of fresh scampi
• 3-4 large spoons of olive oil
• 4-5 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• 2 dl pureed tomatoes
• 2 dl of white wine
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (optional, not necessary, not used in this recipe)
• salt, pepper

We recommend you use a larger pot to distribute the scampi nicely and cook evenly.

Recipe for Scampi on Buzara

Here's a full recipe you should follow for perfect scampi on buzara!

Add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to a pot.

Add finely chopped onion, and after a few minutes add garlic and fry until slightly golden.

Use a wide pan to fry onion and garlic in olive oil

Add the chopped fresh tomato and finely chopped parsley.

You can feel the gorgeous scent even through the picture, especially when hungry!

When everything has been simmered for a short time, place the scampi in the pot and cover everything with white wine.

When you put scampi with vegetables, the picture gets even more beautiful

Then add pureed tomato, and salt and pepper.

Add the salt carefully as the scampi are already salty and will release the salt into the sauce.

Stir, then cover everything with water and let it cook for another 15 minutes.

Put all ingredients together, add some love, and cook shortly to get the magic

Cook the pasta al dente and add it to the sauce with scampi, so that the pasta absorbs this wonderful sauce.

You can also serve polenta as a side dish if you prefer.

And voila, that is it, quick scampi on buzara in 30ish minutes!

Serve lunch and enjoy the taste of the sea

Serve with top quality white wine of your choice, preferably one of the many Croatian top wines.

Prepare scampi on buzara for a romantic dinner or lunch

Private Chef Services

If you want to enjoy this seafood dish, but do not want to prepare it yourself, in our VIP Concierge service offer you also have the option of a private chef in the villa. Our chef will prepare for you the most delicious shrimp on buzara, with scampi bought fresh from the best local fishermen.

Let the private chef service make your stay easy and enjoyable

If you want to try this simple and wonderful dish in one of the many acclaimed Croatian restaurants and enjoy the taste, service, and view, we will list just a few of them:

Recommended Seafood Restaurants in Croatia

Sometimes we all prefer visiting a restaurant instead of cooking by ourselves. Here are some of the best seafood restaurants we recommend to guests at our luxury villas in Croatia.

1. Restaurant Lučica in Split

Located in the port of Spinut, this family restaurant, which has been serving guests for more than 20 years, is an ideal place for rest and refreshment for you, your family, and your friends.

Enjoy the sea, on your plate, but also from the terrace, photo credit:Restoran Lucica Facebook page

Here you can try some fresh and tasty scampi on buzara as well!

Address: Lučica 7, 21000, Split

Website: http://restoranlucica.com/

Phone: +385 21 386 763

2. Restaurant Kadena in Split

Restaurant Kadena is one of the top restaurants in Split. On your plate, you will find a perfect combination of traditional and modern cuisine, combined in wonderful colors and flavors.

Restaurant Kadena's perfectly placed terrace, overlooking the sea and a marina, photo credit:Restaurant Kadena Facebook

Enjoy the view of the port and the ships, and the sea scent while you experience some of the most beautiful flavors of the Mediterranean prepared by a top award-winning chef.

Each plate is a perfect plate, photo credit: Restaurant Kadena Facebook

Don't miss trying scampi on buzara, in Kadena, I had one of the best ever!

Address: Ul. Ivana pl. Zajca 4, 21000, Split

Reservations: restorankadena.com

Website: https://restorankadena.com/hr/

Phone: +385 21 389 400

3. Konoba Nikola in Split

A superb family restaurant that has been delighting the palates of its guests for more than 20 years, it is synonymous with excellent and fresh fish and seafood.

Restaurant Nikola does not boast terraces and a view of the sea, although it is located just a few meters from it, bringing all the beauty of the sea to your plate.

Family atmosphere and delicious food, photo credit:Konoba Nikola Facebook

Before you decide what you want to eat, you can see the entire fresh offer of fish, shellfish, scampi, and choose only the best of the best.

Whatever you have, you will not go wrong, and you will also experience top service.

Each day local fishermen deliver fresh fish and seafood to Konoba Nikola, photo credit:Konoba Nikola Facebook

Address: Ivankova ul. 42, 21311, Stobrec, Croatia

Reservations: +385 21 326 235

Website: Facebook Page Konoba Nikola & Instagram Konoba Nikola

4. Trattoria Carmen in Dubrovnik

A small family trattoria is located in Dubrovnik, at the foot of the fortress of St. Ivan and near the Maritime Museum, steps away from the Stradun promenade. Trattoria Carmen is the ideal place to refresh after climbing the walls and its menu and homemade food will charm you.

Charming seating in Trattoria Carmen, photo credit:Trattoria Carmen Facebook

You can choose from a variety of dishes, but we definitely recommend trying seafood specialties.

Seafood stew; mussels and scampi with pasta, photo credit: Trattoria Carmen Facebook

Address:Ul. kneza Damjana Jude 10, 20000, Dubrovnik

Website: https://www.trattoria-carmen-dubrovnik.com/

Phone:+385 20 301 337

5. Restaurant Posat in Dubrovnik

The first-class fine dining restaurant located in Dubrovnik, right next to the city walls, is a synonym for an exquisite experience.

In the fantastic location of Posat restaurant, each table is the best table, photo credit:Posat Dubrovnik Facebook

Restaurants' rich heritage and unbeatable location will give your meal a completely new dimension.

Fresh fish and seafood you can choose yourself from the marine aquarium, the best guarantee of freshness and quality.

Colors and taste of seafood, photo credit: Posat Dubrovnik Facebook

Address: Ul. uz Posat 1, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Contacts: [email protected]

Reservations: +385 20 421 194

Website: Restaurant Posat Dubrovnik

Inspiration For Food Lovers Traveling In Croatia

If you are a foodie and love to explore cuisine and local delicacies when traveling, feel free to check our previous blog posts about fine dining restaurants in several top destinations in Croatia:

• Best Restaurants in Opatija Riviera in Croatia
• Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Dubrovnik
• 5 Best Restaurants in Split City in Croatia
• 5 Best Restaurants in Trogir
• Top Restaurants and Bars on Brac Island
• Top 11 Restaurants on Korcula Island
• Best Restaurants on Hvar Island

I hope you got hungry after reading this blog and you are about to try this simple recipe for delicious scampi on the buzara.

Fish and seafood salad in Trattoria Carmen,photo credit: Posat Dubrovnik Facebook

If you are planning your stay in Croatia and have already chosen a luxury villa from our offer, feel free to contact us, our Concierge department will be happy to help you plan the details for a memorable vacation!

I hope you found this blog useful and interesting, let us know your experiences if you try this recipe. Bon appetit and enjoy!