Name: Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 tablespoons dairy free butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 lb raw shrimp; 0.25 cup broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

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Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi

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Instructions

If serving over pasta, cook 12 ounces linguine. Optionally, reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining to stir into scampi sauce.

Heat olive oil and half of the dairy free butter in a large pan. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minutes.

Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and let cook for about 2 minutes on each side.

Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Once the shrimp is cooked through, add remaining 2 tablespoons of dairy free butter and lemon juice.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Shrimp Properly 🦐
Pat raw shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent the sauce from becoming watery. Moisture is the enemy of a beautiful sear and concentrated flavor.
Add Dairy-Free Butter Last ✨
Whisk in the dairy-free butter at the very end off heat to create a silky emulsion without breaking. This technique prevents the sauce from separating and maximizes that luxurious, creamy texture.
Don't Overcrowd the Pan 🍳
Cook shrimp in a single layer with space between each piece to allow proper searing in 2-3 minutes per side. Overcrowding causes steaming instead of browning, losing essential flavor development.
Use Fresh Lemon Juice Only 🍋
Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly into the pan just before serving rather than bottled juice to preserve bright, zesty notes that define authentic scampi. The acidity should be vibrant and punchy, not muted.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Body 💧
Keep 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to perfect consistency without diluting flavor. A few tablespoons stirred in helps emulsify the oil and butter while adding subtle depth.