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    Shrimp Scampi made without Butter, Cheese, or Cream

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    By Alisa Fleming on April 28, 2023 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Appetizers, Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees

    At restaurants, shrimp scampi is typically made with lemon, garlic, wine, and copious amounts of butter. some chefs even top it with parmesan. Sure, you can skip the cheese and swap in dairy-free butter at home. But years ago I stumbled upon a more flavorful and healthy preparation that’s doesn’t need butter of any kind and is even alcohol-free. This flavorful, dairy-free shrimp scampi is sautéed with olive oil and garlic, finished with lemon, and seasoned with a beloved blend of herbs and spices.

    Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi Recipe with No Butter, Cream, Cheese, or Wine! Flavorful, easy, healthy, delicious! Also suitable for gluten-free, soy-free, paleo, and keto.

    Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi that’s Delicious without Butter

    This recipe is adapted from my cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: The Essential Cookbook, and inspired by a recipe from McCormick, the makers of Old Bay seasoning. Below are answers to some recipe FAQs to help fill in any blanks.

    What is Old Bay Seasoning?

    I’m so sorry to hear  you’ve been missing out on this timeless seasoning. Old Bay Seasoning is a perfect blend of celery salt, paprika, and other peppers that complements seafood, meat, tofu, and vegetables. It’s sold in most grocery stores and online.

    Can I Use Dairy-Free Butter instead of Oil?

    I would stick with the oil for cooking, but you can finish it with a little dairy-free buttery spread, if desired. I would add it with the lemon juice, and then taste test before adding the final amount of Old Bay seasoning since some buttery spreads are quite salty.

    How Can I Make it a Little Saucier?

    Once the shrimp is cooked, remove it from the pan. Add about 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock, turn the heat up to medium, and deglaze the pan as the liquid reduces a little. Taste, and season with more lemon or even a little dairy-free buttery spread, if desired.

    Should I Mince the Garlic?

    For this recipe, the garlic is just smashed and sauteed, but if you prefer, you can mince the garlic to have those little bits throughout. I prefer to cook over medium heat, not hotter, if using minced garlic. If you can, still use fresh garlic rather than jarred. It will infuse more flavor.

    Can I Use a Different Size of Shrimp?

    Yes, you can really use any size shrimp, or even langoustines (the original scampi). Just be sure to adjust the cook time accordingly. Smaller shrimp will cook much more quickly.

    Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi Recipe with No Butter, Cream, Cheese, or Wine! Flavorful, easy, healthy, delicious! Also suitable for gluten-free, soy-free, paleo, and keto.

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, optionally grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, paleo, and keto-friendly.

    Dairy-Free Shrimp Scampi
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    6 mins
    Total time
    16 mins
     
    This recipe is adapted from Eat Dairy Free: Your Everyday Cookbook. Purchase shrimp that has already been deveined for a quick recipe that can be enjoyed as an easy appetizer or weeknight dinner.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian
    Serves: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
    • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife
    • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (about 24-count per pound), peeled and deveined
    • 2½ to 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning (see Flavor Note below)
    • Juice from 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons) (see Flavor Note below)
    • Fresh chopped parsley, to serve (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and 2 teaspoons Old Bay, stirring to coat. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook; you want the shrimp to still have a snap.
    2. Turn off the heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and stir in the remaining ½ to 1 teaspoon Old Bay, to taste.
    3. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired
    Notes
    Flavor Note: How much seasoning you use may depend on the saltiness of your shrimp. Feel free to adjust both the Old Bay and lemon, to taste.

    Dinner Options: Cook 1½ cups dry white rice, brown rice, or quinoa or 12 to 16 ounces dry pasta for 6 servings. Add blanched asparagus or wilted spinach for complementary greens. Broccoli and bell peppers also go nicely.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: ⅓ pound shrimp Calories: 180 Fat: 8.3g Saturated fat: 1.4g Carbohydrates: 1.5g Sugar: .2g Sodium: 523mg Fiber: .1g Protein: 24g
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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