Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

This delicious Shrimp Scampi without wine, made with tender, succulent shrimp and bathed in a buttery garlic sauce, is a simple yet flavorful dish that's always a favorite!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword shrimp scampi recipe, shrimp scampi without wine

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 196kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
4 tablespoons butter
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves minced
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Season the raw shrimp with salt and pepper.
1 pound large shrimp, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
In a heavy bottom large skillet melt butter and add olive oil.
4 tablespoons butter, 2 tbsp olive oil
Once the butter melts, add garlic, and sauté for a few seconds to a minute, over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant. Be sure to keep an eye on it because garlic burns easily!
5 garlic cloves
Next, add fresh shrimp in a single layer.
Cook for around 2 minutes on each side or until they just start to turn pink.
Pour in broth and add chili flakes and simmer it for about 2-3 minutes or until the broth begins to reduce and the shrimp are cooked through. Don’t walk away at this point because shrimp cook quickly. You don’t want to overcook them because they will be rubbery and chewy.
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/4 cup chicken broth
Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter and lime juice. Mix and take it off the heat immediately, do not overcook.
2 tablespoons lime juice
Add chopped parsley and serve hot immediately with pasta or crusty bread.
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Notes

Shrimp Scampi is best when it’s eaten immediately after preparing it. However, leftovers can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
To reheat, heat leftovers in the microwave on medium heat in 30 second intervals. When reheating on the stove, you only want to reheat until they are warmed through.

Be sure to read the post above for more helpful tips and tricks, including how to make your own shrimp broth.

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