Slow Cooker Shrimp Scampi
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
- 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
- In a slow cooker, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cover the pot and cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
- 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.
- Serve the shrimp with angel hair pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 319mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 772IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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