Creamy Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi with Pasta Recipe
This Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi recipe offers a delightful and effortless way to enjoy tender, flavorful shrimp cooked low and slow with butter, garlic, and a hint of spice. Perfectly paired with linguine or your favorite pasta, this dish makes a comforting and impressive meal with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- 24 oz. medium-sized frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz. salted butter, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Pasta
- Linguine, angel hair, or spaghetti (amount as desired, typically 8 oz. for 5 servings)
Optional Garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In the Crock Pot, add the frozen shrimp, sliced butter, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix all ingredients well, ensuring the shrimp are coated evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cover the slow cooker and set to HIGH. Cook for 2 hours or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through. The internal temperature of the shrimp should reach 145°F to ensure safety.
- Prepare Pasta: While the shrimp cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your choice of pasta (linguine, angel hair, or spaghetti) according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Serve: Once the shrimp is cooked, spoon the shrimp and the flavorful buttery sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled.
- You can substitute frozen shrimp with fresh shrimp, adjusting cooking time to about 1 hour on HIGH.
- To make this dish gluten-free, serve over gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables.
- Do not overcook shrimp; keep an eye on the shrimp’s color and texture as slow cookers vary in heat intensity.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Slow Cooker Shrimp, Crock Pot Recipes, Easy Shrimp, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Pasta Dinner, Seafood Crock Pot
