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shrimp scampi without wine in a pan with parsley

Easy Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

This Shrimp Scampi Recipe is quick and easy to make without wine. This dish is pan-seared and drizzled in a lemon, butter, and garlic sauce. Pair this with pasta or any of your favorite side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian, Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves Minced.
  • 1 cup broth Chicken, vegetable, or seafood stock/broth will work.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice For me, this was the juice of 1 large lemon.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional Optional
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Season the shrimp with the Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add the olive oil to the skillet with the shrimp.
  • Cook both sides of the shrimp for a total of 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns bright pink.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the broth, fresh lemon juice, Italian Seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes. The sauce will start to bubble.
  • Lower the heat and cook for 2 additional minutes
  • Add the butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt.
  • Add the shrimp back to the pan. Allow the dish to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Wine really brings out the flavor of traditional shrimp scampi. If you would like to use it, go for it.  A dry white like Pinot Grigio works well. You would use the same amount as the broth noted in the recipe. 
Wine adds a lot of flavor to this dish. The best wine substitutes are broth, lemon, and/or white grape juice. I like to use a combination of broth and lemon. If you find the flavor still isn't suiting your needs with the absence of the wine you should try white grape juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 21gFat: 15g
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