Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
Zesty shrimp scampi skips the wine and leans on seafood broth, garlic butter, preserved lemon, and a full lemon’s zest for a bright Mediterranean flavor. Ready in 20 minutes, and perfect served over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or gluten‑free pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail-on is optional
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ⅓ cup seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon preserved lemon finely chopped
- 1 lemon zested, plus the juice (about 2 tbsps)
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley chopped, and more for finishing
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Set aside.12 oz large shrimp, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat.2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- Add the garlic and red pepper. Saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.4 garlic cloves
- Stir in the broth, preserved lemon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for 1 minute.⅓ cup seafood broth, 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, 1 lemon
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque.
- Take the skillet off the heat and add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Toss in the parsley and mint. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve.1 tablespoon fresh mint, 2 tbsps fresh parsley
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet on the stove so the shrimp does not overcook. This recipe does not freeze well.
Serve over your favorite noodle, rice, zucchini noodle, or any other base you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
