Shrimp Scampi without Wine Recipe
Serves 4
15 mins prep
15 mins cook
30 mins total
This Shrimp Scampi Without Wine recipe is a family-friendly weeknight meal that's a cinch to throw together. With a garlic butter sauce made with flavorful shrimp stock, you won't even miss the wine. Serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or a salad, or make it as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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For the shrimp & shrimp stock:
For the shrimp scampi:
Prep shrimp: Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells. You can leave the tail on or off based on your preference. Place deveined shrimp in a bowl and set it aside.
To make the quick shrimp stock, place the shells in a small saucepan along with a cup of water and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until it is reduced in half.
Strain shells and reserve the liquid. You should be left with approximately ½ cup of shrimp stock.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in minced garlic and saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in ⅓ of a cup of the reserved shrimp stock and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and distribute it in the pan, making sure that it doesn’t overlap.
Cook shrimp on one side for 1-2 minutes and then flip it over and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until it turns pink and translucent.
Remove from heat, and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
