Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this luscious Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce, a light yet flavorful alternative to traditional creamy pasta sauces. Featuring aromatic garlic and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, this recipe combines white wine, vegetable broth, and fresh lemon juice for a tangy, bright base. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle umami richness, while fresh parsley ties together the vibrant flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dairy-free scampi sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta or drizzling over succulent shrimp — all without compromising on taste or texture. Ideal for dairy-free diets and packed with bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this versatile sauce is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups White wine
- 0.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to reduce by half, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once the wine has reduced, add the vegetable broth to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and nutritional yeast, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Lastly, stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Continue to cook the sauce for 1-2 additional minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately. It's perfect to toss with pasta or drizzle over shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1513 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1174 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
