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    Paleo Shrimp Scampi (Gluten Free) Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Here and now, is a wildly delicious dish - shrimp scampi. It is naturally Paleo, gluten-free, boasting a zest of lemon and ghee.

    Paleo Shrimp Scampi served in a white plate

    It looks and smells stunning, but occasionally we must stop and ask: what's in a name? Scampi is the Italian plural of scampo.

    While not technically a shrimp, scampi is also known as Norwegian lobsters, or Dublin Bay prawns. Still, following the shrimp scampi story?

    Let's continue then. Prawns describe several varieties of shellfish with exoskeletons and ten legs. That you will find out when you learn to peel and devein them.

    What we are trying to say here, is that shrimp and scampi are two different crustaceans, though they are both incredibly tasty!

    Whichever one you choose, know that wild-caught is always the best. Add some ghee, white wine, and finely chopped parsley, and they will never know the difference.

    It is never too late to think about surprising a loved one with this amazing dinner for the upcoming weekend! Shrimp scampi is perfect for date nights at home, appetizers for a crowd, and we've even heard that certain kids love it. We'll take the latter as a fact, you'll have to offer it to find out.

    Even though it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, a well-plated shrimp scampi appears ravishingly posh and is definitely restaurant-worthy. If you are out to impress, this is the dish for you and your esteemed guests.

    Paleo Shrimp Scampi Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • ¼ cup ghee
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • Lemon zest, about a 2-inch strip
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
    • ¼ cup white wine (optional)
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Preparation

    1. Season shrimp to taste with salt and pepper.
    2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons ghee and 2 tablespoons avocado oil over medium heat.
    3. Add garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using); cook until fragrant, occasionally stirring for about 2 minutes.
    4. Add shrimp, and cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side.
    5. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
    6. Pour in wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then add in the remaining ghee and oil.
    7. Once the ghee has melted, bring the shrimp back to the pan and sprinkle in chopped parsley.
    8. Remove lemon peel and serve shrimp alone, or over paleo noodles.

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    Shrimp Scampi served

    Paleo Shrimp Scampi Recipe

    Shrimp scampi is naturally Paleo and gluten-free, though sometimes it is served with bread or noodles. Substitute a Paleo option and all is well again!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 311 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined
    • ¼ cup ghee
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • Lemon zest about 2-inch strip
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
    • ¼ cup white wine optional
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Season shrimp to taste with salt and pepper.
      1 lb. wild-caught shrimp, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons ghee and 2 tablespoons avocado oil over medium heat.
      ¼ cup ghee, ¼ cup avocado oil
    • Add garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes (if using); cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
      4 garlic cloves, Lemon zest, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
    • Add shrimp, cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side.
    • Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
    • Pour in wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then add in remaining ghee and oil.
      ¼ cup white wine, 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • Once the ghee has melted, bring shrimp back to the pan and sprinkle in chopped parsley.
      2 tbsp. fresh parsley
    • Remove lemon peel and serve shrimp alone, or over paleo noodles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 653mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword fall recipe, scampi, shrimp
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