Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

5 from 2 votes

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine is an easy 20-minute garlic butter pasta recipe that captures the rich, buttery, and garlicky flavors of traditional shrimp scampi but replaces the white wine with chicken broth, making it both family-friendly and alcohol-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 488kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large skillet
Garlic press
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon
Pasta pot

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp
8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
¼ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt & black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan optional

Garnish

1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
½ - 1 lemon (zest of) start with ½ and adjust

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Pour in chicken broth (or reserved pasta water) and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the drained pasta and sprinkle in Parmesan (if using), parsley, and lemon zest.
Toss everything together over low heat, melting in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Plate immediately, garnishing with extra parsley, lemon zest, or more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.
Reheat Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if the sauce is too thick.

Substitutions

Chicken Broth: Substitute with pasta water, vegetable broth, or shrimp stock for a different flavor. (Of course, white wine could also be used if you have it on hand!)
Linguine or Spaghetti: Use any pasta you have on hand, like fettuccine.
Butter: Swap with a non-dairy butter for a lactose-free version.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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