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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Without Wine Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Shrimp Scampi recipe offers a flavorful, garlicky seafood dish without using wine. Made with large peeled and deveined shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, and a zesty lemon and chicken broth sauce, it’s a quick and easy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of butter, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper delivers the classic scampi taste without any alcohol.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (divided)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for better sautéing.
  2. Minced garlic: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves to release maximum flavor during cooking.
  3. Melt butter: In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat, creating a rich base for the sauce.
  4. Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant and just beginning to toast, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Cook shrimp: Increase the heat to medium and add the shrimp to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque and are fully cooked through.
  6. Remove shrimp: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside, leaving the flavorful butter-garlic mixture in the pan.
  7. Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth followed by lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and kosher salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring everything to a gentle boil.
  8. Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice if desired.
  9. Add parsley: Stir in half of the chopped parsley to incorporate fresh herbaceous notes into the sauce.
  10. Return shrimp: Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with any juices on the plate. Cook for an additional minute while stirring gently to fully rewarm the shrimp and coat them in sauce.
  11. Serve: Plate the shrimp scampi and garnish with the remaining chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe omits wine but maintains authentic scampi flavor through lemon and chicken broth.
  • Use fresh shrimp for best texture and taste.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper to control the spice level.
  • Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to make a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 287
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1955 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 39 g
  • Cholesterol: 382 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-scampi-without-wine-recipe/