Shrimp Scampi without Wine combines plump, juicy shrimp with a garlic butter sauce for a delicious 20 minute dinner. Enjoy this recipe with a piece of crusty bread.
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Why this Shrimp Scampi without Wine Recipe is a Keeper
This classic shrimp scampi is made without wine and is a favorite pasta dish made with buttery shrimp and a delicious shrimp scampi sauce. Here are some reasons why you’ll love this recipe:
- 20 Minute Meal: Have this easy and quick shrimp scampi recipe with no wine ready in just 20 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for creamy shrimp scampi can likely be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: This is a crowd-pleasing meal that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Just make the sauce, toss in the shrimp, and serve over a bed of linguine pasta.
If you’re looking for more easy shrimp recipes, try these: Lemony Shrimp Risotto, Creamy Parmesan Shrimp and Biscuits, and Fried Panko Shrimp.
How Do I Pick the Best Shrimp for this Recipe?
Unless you have access to fresh caught shrimp, it’s better to use frozen shrimp instead of fresh shrimp, as shrimp is highly perishable. The size types of shrimp may vary depending on where you buy them, but the larger the shrimp are, the fewer of them there will be in the bag. If you’re buying frozen shrimp, it’s best to buy them peeled and deveined so cooking them is easier. However, if you’re buying fresh shrimp, you’ll have to devein the shrimp before cooking and remove the shrimp shells.
Ingredient Notes for No Wine Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp: Large shrimp or jumbo shrimp are ideal for this recipe, but you can also make this delicious scampi if you use smaller shrimp instead.
- Chicken Stock: Use chicken broth or stock as a base for the scrumptious shrimp scampi sauce. You can also try shrimp stock if it’s available.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Scampi Sauce without Wine
This recipe has no wine, so using a substitute will help add a bit of flavor. Here are a few you can try in this recipe for shrimp scampi:
- Alcohol Free Wine: If you want the flavor of dry white wine in your shrimp scampi pasta but don’t want to use alcohol, an alcohol-free wine is a great substitute for white wine.
- White Wine Vinegar: Replace the wine with white wine vinegar. This makes a great white wine substitute for this easy meal.
Pro Tip
Let the shrimp cook until the flesh is uniformly pink to avoid overcooked shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so perfectly cooked shrimp should be somewhat firm and opaque all the way through.
How to Make the Best Shrimp Scampi without Wine
This delicious shrimp scampi without wine is an easy recipe that has all the flavors of your favorite seafood dish without any alcohol needed.
These are the basic steps for making garlic shrimp scampi without wine. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Season the Shrimp and Garlic
Begin by melting the butter and olive oil, then sautee shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
2. Add the Shrimp
Once shallots are translucent and shrimp are seasoned, add shrimp to the pan. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Next, remove shrimp from the pan, place on a plate, and cover with foil.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
Add the broth or stock and lemon juice to the skillet and bring to a boil. Then, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil, and whisk until smooth. Add shrimp back to the pan. Then, toss the shrimp to coat with sauce. Serve this shrimp dish with lemon.
4. Add Pasta
Finally, add angel hair pasta and parsley to the pan and toss until everything is completely coated. Lastly, taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe without Wine FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Shrimp Scampi without Wine
- Add Heavy Cream: For a thicker sauce, make this recipe with a cup of heavy cream.
- Garnishes: Try this shrimp scampi with fresh lemon slices or lemon zest, or garnish with herbs such as parsley, or cheeses like Romano or parmesan.
- Variation Tip: Capers add a salty bite to the dish.
- Rice: White rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice is great for this scampi dish in place of pasta.
- Pasta Water: Salt the pasta water before adding in the pasta.
What to Serve with Shrimp Scampi without Wine
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Shrimp Scampi without Wine
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Shallot, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound Large or extra-large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ½ cup Broth
- Lemon, juice of 1 fresh
- ⅓ cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pound Linguine, cooked
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes or until the shallots are translucent.
- Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Once shallots are translucent, add seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan, place on a plate and cover with foil.
- Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil and whisk until butter is melted.
- Add shrimp to the pan and toss to coat; turn off heat.
- Add linguine and parsley to the pan and toss until everything is completely coated.
- Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Add Heavy Cream: For a thicker sauce, add a cup of heavy cream.
- Garnishes: Top the dish with lemon slices or lemon zest, or garnish with herbs such as parsley, or cheeses like Romano or parmesan.
- Variation Tip: Capers add a salty bite to the dish.
- Rice: White rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice is great for this scampi dish in place of pasta.
What a good idea to use broth. This scampi recipe was delicious!
This scampi comes out so FRESH! I love that it doesn’t have wine in it as I don’t always have some on hand and the flavor doesn’t need it, it’s delicious!
Excellent recipe
Oh my god, I love seafood so much… And I definitely need to try these shrimps!!!
Thank you!
I hope you enjoy it! It’s an easy and delicious recipe!