Description
This Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that delivers all the classic tastes of traditional scampi without any dairy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it features fresh shrimp sautéed in dairy-free butter with garlic, shallots, lemon juice, white wine, and red pepper flakes, served over linguine and garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for a light and elegant dinner, this recipe balances bright citrus and subtle heat with tender shrimp, making it a delightful and allergy-friendly option.
Ingredients
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Seafood and Pasta
- 1 pound Shrimp (medium or large, fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry)
- 8 ounces Linguine (consider gluten-free pasta as a substitute)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dairy-Free Butter (or vegan butter/olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (substitute with chicken stock and white wine vinegar for non-alcoholic option)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Shallot (minced finely)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust according to taste)
Garnish and Sides
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 loaf Crusty Bread (consider a dairy-free option)
- 4 cups Simple Green Salad (mix of greens with light dressing)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including shrimp, linguine, and seasonings to ensure everything is ready before cooking.
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
- Heat Skillet and Melt Butter: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the dairy-free butter or olive oil, allowing it to melt fully.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced shallots and garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and are opaque throughout.
- Add Liquid and Simmer: Reduce heat to medium, then pour in fresh lemon juice, dry white wine, and sprinkle red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-4 minutes to blend the flavors and reduce slightly.
- Combine and Garnish: Stir in chopped parsley for freshness. If desired, toss the cooked linguine in the sauce to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp scampi warm over linguine or alongside crusty dairy-free bread with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the dry white wine with a mix of chicken stock and white wine vinegar.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness to your preference.
- If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the pan.
- For a gluten-free meal, use gluten-free linguine and verify that your bread option is gluten-free as well.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed when combining with the linguine.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
