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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Plant-based shrimp – 1½ cups
  • Vegan butter – 3 tbsp
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic minced – 4 cloves
  • Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
  • White wine optional – ¼ cup
  • Vegetable broth – ½ cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp
  • Parsley chopped – 2 tbsp
  • Cooked pasta or rice – to serve

Method
 

  1. Heat vegan butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until sizzling and glorious.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute — your kitchen should smell like heaven right now.
  3. Toss in vegan shrimp, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. Cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and perfectly tender.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and white wine (if using). Let it simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Squeeze in lemon juice for that bright, citrusy pop.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley and toss everything to coat evenly.
  8. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread — no judgment.
  9. 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.