Description
These easy crock pot shrimp scampi are a busy-week dinner that feels fancy but comes together simply. Butter, garlic, lemon, and tender shrimp cook gently in the slow cooker for a family-friendly seafood meal.
Ingredients
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Whisk the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour.
3. Stir in the shrimp.
4. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink.
5. Stir in the parsley and serve.
Notes
Always add shrimp near the end, as overcooking makes them rubbery.
Pat shrimp dry before adding them to the slow cooker.
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the salt.
Swaps: olive oil for butter, white wine for broth, or add cherry tomatoes or spinach.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stove over low heat; avoid the microwave.
Serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles with crusty bread and a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
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