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Slow Cooker Shrimp Scampi

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Shrimp is tossed with a flavorful garlic sauce and cooked perfectly in the slow cooker. All you have to do is add the ingredients to the pot and press the start button.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Garnish: fresh chopped parsley
  • Garnish: Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Cover the pot and cook on high for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
  4. Cover the pot and cook on high for 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice; stir and replace the cover. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until the shrimp are opaque.
  5. Serve the shrimp with angel hair pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.