Soy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce

Experience the delightful simplicity of this Soy-Free Shrimp Scampi Sauce, a seafood lover's dream crafted without soy-based ingredients. This luxurious sauce combines tender, succulent shrimp with a buttery, garlicky base enhanced by red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, zesty lemon juice, and a splash of dry white wine for sophisticated depth. The addition of fresh parsley and briny capers provides a refreshing balance to the rich flavors, making it perfect for pairing with pasta, crusty bread, or even a light salad. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy recipe is an elegant weeknight dinner solution or a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering. Soy allergy-friendly and incredibly flavorful, it’s the perfect way to elevate your seafood repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers.

Step 7

Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, swirling to melt and incorporate it into the sauce.

Step 8

Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they are opaque and fully cooked.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Toss the shrimp and sauce together to ensure they are well coated.

Step 11

Serve the shrimp scampi sauce over pasta or with crusty bread, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(748.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1444.6

Total Fat 101.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1043.3mg	0%
Sodium 1900.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.3g
Protein 111.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 396.7mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1487.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 3.6%