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Shrimp Scampi in Crock Pot Recipe

Shrimp Scampi in Crock Pot Recipe

Get ready to enjoy delicious shrimp scampi in under 5 minutes with this Instant Pot recipe! This method makes it incredibly easy to whip up a tasty batch of jumbo shrimp right at home, so you can skip the restaurant and enjoy it in the comfort of your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 495 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger (I use this one from Crock-Pot)

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

For Serving:

  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Linguine angel hair, or spaghetti

Instructions
 

  • In the slow cooker, add the frozen shrimp, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients well.
    This image shows the process of adding frozen shrimp, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and seasonings into the slow cooker to prepare the shrimp scampi.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. The FDA recommends shrimp be cooked to 145℉.
    This image shows the slow cooker being set to cook the shrimp scampi, with the lid on and the timer set to high for 2 hours.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, prepare your choice of pasta according to the package instructions.
    This image shows pasta being boiled in a pot of water, preparing linguine or spaghetti to serve with the shrimp scampi.
  • To serve, spoon the shrimp and sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
    This image shows the final step of garnishing shrimp scampi with fresh parsley and optional grated parmesan cheese on top of the pasta and shrimp.

Notes

  • You can use fresh shrimp in this recipe. Make sure they are peeled and deveined before adding them to the slow cooker. Note that this will affect the cooking time.
  •  Add vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or zucchini to the slow cooker for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Store any leftover shrimp scampi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm the shrimp and sauce in a skillet over low heat until heated through, being careful not to overcook the shrimp.
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