Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is proof that you don’t need actual shrimp to live your best dinner life. It’s rich, garlicky, lemony, and effortlessly classy — like a little black dress for your taste buds. Tender vegan “shrimp” swims in golden butter sauce that tastes scandalously indulgent but secretly wholesome. It’s fast, fabulous, and ready before your wine glass hits half-empty. Perfect for fancy dinners, lazy nights, or impressing someone who thinks “vegan” means boring. Grab your skillet, queen — we’re serving plant-based luxury with extra attitude.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
A rich, buttery vegan shrimp scampi made with garlic, lemon, and plant-based shrimp — creamy, zesty, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat vegan butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until sizzling and glorious.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute — your kitchen should smell like heaven right now.
- Toss in vegan shrimp, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and perfectly tender.
- Pour in vegetable broth and white wine (if using). Let it simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Squeeze in lemon juice for that bright, citrusy pop.
- Stir in fresh parsley and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread — no judgment.
- Garnish with extra lemon slices and pretend you’re in an Italian seaside café.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 16%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Vitamin A: 9%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add extra garlic because there’s no such thing as too much.
- Swap wine for more broth if you’re keeping it zero-proof.
- Toss it with linguine for a classic scampi feel.
- Sprinkle vegan parmesan for that rich, cheesy note.
- Best enjoyed with candlelight, laughter, and just a hint of drama.
