For some, even thinking about making shrimp scampi is scary, but when you use a crockpot shrimp scampi recipe, you can put those fears aside and enjoy this easy tasty recipe.
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour40 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Ingredients
2lbsRaw ShrimpTail-On, Peeld and Deveined
1/2cupVegetable or Chicken Broth
3tbspOlive Oil
4tbspButterCut into Divided Tablespoons
2tbspMinced GarlicReserve one Tablespoon for Garnish
3tbspFresh ParsleyDried, Chopped
1LemonJuiced
1cup Green PeasFresh or Frozen
Salt and PepperTo Taste
Cooked Pasta, Rice or Zoodlesfor Serving
Instructions
Turn your Crock-Pot to high and add the broth, olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Stir to combine. As the butter begins to melt, add the shrimp and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours (2 ½ if you cook on low setting). Depending upon your Crock-Pot some may cook up to 15 minutes quicker.
Once the shrimp is pink, it is done, add the frozen or fresh peas and give it a quick stir.
Turn off the Crock-Pot and remove the inner pot to stop cooking. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes and then stir to combine the sauce and shrimp.
Serve over rice or pasta and garnish with the remaining parsley.