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Creole Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Creole Shrimp Scampi

A quick and flavorful Creole Shrimp Scampi made with a buttery tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 cup crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) Optional for more sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning Adjust for spice level
  • 1 pinch sugar If tomatoes taste too sharp
  • optional splash of dry white wine Add after softening veggies
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined 16 to 20 count or 21 to 25 count preferred
For Serving
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti Cooked
  • 1 loaf crusty bread For dipping

Method
 

Cooking the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in crushed or diced tomatoes, broth, lemon juice, and Creole seasoning.
  4. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and add sugar if necessary.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. While the sauce is simmering, pat the shrimp dry.
  2. Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
Serving
  1. Serve the sauce over cooked linguine or spaghetti.
  2. Accompany with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

For a more flavorful dish, adjust the seasoning to your taste. This dish can also be meal prepped by making the sauce in advance. Reheat gently and cook shrimp fresh before serving.