Paleo Shrimp Scampi Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword fall recipe, scampi, shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 311kcal

Cost 15

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.

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