Crockpot shrimp scampi!
This crockpot shrimp scampi is a convenient weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavour to your table with minimal effort. Shrimp cooks gently in a fragrant sauce of garlic, white wine, butter, and fresh herbs, creating a luxurious dish that's perfect served over pasta or rice. The slow cooker method ensures the shrimp stays tender whilst the flavours meld beautifully, making this an ideal meal for busy cooks who don't want to compromise on taste
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Ingredients
Main
- 680 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Add in the final 30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking
Base
- 60 g butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced, minced
- 200 ml dry white wine
- 120 ml fish or vegetable stock
Seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ÂĽ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ÂĽ tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
Finishing
- 30 g fresh parsley, chopped, chopped
Stir in during the final 2 minutes of cooking
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
Add just before serving
Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
~2 minsTip: This step builds flavour before slow cooking. Do not skip.
- 2
Transfer the garlic and butter to your slow cooker. Add the white wine and stock, stirring to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
~3 mins - 3
Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
~30 mins - 4
After 30 minutes, add the shrimp to the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat in the sauce.
~1 minTip: Adding shrimp halfway through prevents them from becoming rubbery.
- 5
Cover and continue cooking on High for another 25–30 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
~28 minsTip: Check shrimp at 25 minutes. They should be opaque and firm but still tender.
- 6
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
~2 minsTip: Fresh herbs and lemon brighten the dish at the end.
- 7
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp, but thaw them fully beforehand and pat dry with kitchen paper. This ensures even cooking and prevents excess liquid from diluting the sauce
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