Description
This Shrimp Scampi without Wine is a delightful, garlicky, and buttery dish featuring succulent large shrimp sautéed in a flavorful lemon and garlic butter sauce, enhanced with chicken broth for a wine-free alternative. Perfect for a quick and elegant seafood meal that bursts with fresh lemon zest and a touch of crushed red pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce
- 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
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp and garlic: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
- Melt butter and cook garlic: In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook gently until aromatic and just beginning to toast, about 3 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Sauté the shrimp: Increase the heat to medium and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are fully cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and kosher salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly and develop flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Add parsley and reintroduce shrimp: Stir half of the chopped parsley into the sauce. Return the cooked shrimp along with any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Cook for an additional minute, stirring gently to warm the shrimp through and coat them in the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp scampi and garnish with the remaining chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Garlicky, buttery Shrimp Scampi doesn’t require wine to give you that delicious scampi flavor!
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor; bottled lemon juice alters the taste.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand saves time and ensures a clean presentation.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to your spice preference for a milder or spicier dish.
- This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 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
