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shrimp with quinoa and salad on plate

Shrimp Scampi without Wine

Published By Stephanie
Tender and succulent shrimp are sauteed in a savory and simple garlic butter sauce that gives the shrimp so much flavor, you'll never miss the wine.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T Butter unsalted
  • 1 T fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp (10/15 ct.), peeled, deveined, and tail removed
  • 1 lg lemon zest and juice
  • 1 T ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley leaves choppede

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add raw shrimp in a single layer to the sauté pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp starts to turn pink.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and ground cumin to the skillet and stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and remove from heat.
  • Spoon shrimp mixture over a bed of cooked quinoa, brown rice, or your favorite gluten-free pasta. Drizzle some shrimp scampi sauce over each serving and top with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy, low carb, Quick
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