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Shrimp Scampi – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Shrimp Scampi

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 234
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.0 lb (16 oz / 454g) wild-caught shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1.0 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15g) minced garlic
  • 1.0 tsp (0.2 oz / 6g) salt
  • 0.5 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g) ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp (0.1 oz / 2g) red pepper flakes
  • 2.0 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) fresh chopped parsley
  • 2.0 tbsp (1.0 fl oz / 30ml) avocado oil
  • 2.0 tbsp (1.0 oz / 28g) unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup (4.0 fl oz / 120ml) dry white wine
  • 1.0 tbsp (0.5 fl oz / 15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup (2.0 fl oz / 60ml) chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup (1.5 oz / 45g) grated parmesan cheese
  • Watch the Clock: Shrimp cook incredibly fast, even in a slow cooker. Every appliance runs a bit differently, so I highly recommend checking your shrimp at the 1.5-hour mark. You want them just opaque and pink—overcooked shrimp will become rubbery.
  • Choose the Right Wine: For the best flavor, use a dry, crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or an unoaked Chardonnay. Avoid sweet wines (like Moscato or Riesling), as they will make the savory garlic sauce taste off-balance.
  • Fresh is Best: Take the extra minute to use freshly squeezed lemon juice and grate your own parmesan cheese from a block. Pre-bottled juice can taste bitter, and pre-shredded cheeses are coated in anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting smoothly into the sauce.

Method
 

  1. Place all the ingredients except for the shrimp and parmesan cheese into a 6-quart slow cooker—including the 1. 0 tbsp (0. 5 oz / 15g) minced garlic, 2. 0 tbsp (1. 0 oz / 28g) unsalted butter, and 0. 5 cup (4. 0 fl oz / 120ml) white wine—and whisk continuously until thoroughly combined into a smooth sauce base.
  2. Add the 1. 0 lb (16 oz / 454g) prepared wild-caught shrimp to the slow cooker basin, stirring gently until all the shrimp are evenly coated in the garlic butter liquid, and then shut securely with the lid.
  3. Plug in the slow cooker and cook the mixture for 1. 5 to 2. 5 hours on the low heat setting, checking near the end of the cooking time to ensure the shrimp are opaque, pink, and perfectly cooked through.
  4. Turn off the appliance, carefully remove the hot lid, and evenly sprinkle the 0. 5 cup (1. 5 oz / 45g) grated parmesan cheese over the top of the warm seafood before immediately serving.
  5. Pat Your Shrimp Dry: If you are using thawed frozen shrimp, be sure to pat them completely dry with a paper towel before adding them to the pot. Extra water will dilute your delicious garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23.3gFat: 14.7g

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