Soy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Soy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce, a luxurious and flavorful twist on the classic Italian favorite. Perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients, this sauce combines buttery richness with aromatic garlic, tangy lemon juice, bright parsley, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. The addition of capers and dry white wine creates a sophisticated flavor profile that complements the tender, juicy shrimp beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Whether hosting or treating yourself, this soy-free shrimp scampi sauce promises to be a crowd-pleaser bursting with fresh, zingy goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp start to turn pink.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, pour the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers.
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, swirling to melt and incorporate it into the sauce.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they are opaque and fully cooked.
Stir in the chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.
Toss the shrimp and sauce together to ensure they are well coated.
Serve the shrimp scampi sauce over pasta or with crusty bread, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1043 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 1901 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 111.2 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
