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    Home » Diet

    Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi

    Mar 20, 2024 · Leave a Comment

    March 20, 2024 by Beth Leave a Comment

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    This surprisingly simple Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi recipe can be made with under 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. It’s a super flavorful dish that’s fancy enough for a special dinner but fast enough for a busy weeknight.

    platter of dairy free shrimp scampi with lemons on white counter

    Is shrimp scampi lactose free?

    Traditionally, shrimp scampi includes dairy which is not lactose free. However, not all dairy products have lactose. For example, ghee is butter than has been cooked down and the lactose has been removed. It’s not a chemical or special process. It’s easy enough to do at home if you can tolerate ghee or dairy that’s lactose free.

    This recipe is both dairy and lactose free. However, we do give options for a lactose free shrimp scampi using ghee.

    How can I make a creamy shrimp scampi recipe at home without adding any flour or cream?

    The creaminess come from cooking down butter (or in this case, oil) and wine. Flour and cream are not traditionally used in shrimp scampi.

    pan of dairy free shrimp scampi with spoon on white counter

    Can I use dairy free butter instead of oil?

    Yes. Extra virgin olive oil is as whole food ingredients, easy substitute for butter. However, if you tolerate all the ingredients in store bought dairy free butter or have it on hand then you’re welcome to use it.

    Gluten Free Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi?

    Shrimp scampi is generally served with rice or pasta. Rice is naturally gluten free, however pasta is not. Jovial gluten free and grain free pasta are recommended.

    platter of dairy free shrimp scampi with lemons on white counter

    Please note that rice is a grain which means that if you are following the core autoimmune protocol then you’ll need to remove it from your diet temporarily. Cauliflower rice is a good option.

    Why I love this shrimp scampi pasta recipe!

    • It’s dairy free!
    • It can easily be made gluten free or even grain free!
    • Only uses 10 ingredients (including salt and pepper!).
    • This recipe tastes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s perfect any night of the week.
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    Ingredients for Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi

    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Ghee is a good substitute if you are only lactose free. Dairy free butter is another good substitute.
    • Shallots
    • Garlic
    • Red Pepper Flakes: This ingredient is optional if AIP or nightshade free.
    • Shrimp: Make sure the shrimp is peeled and deveined.
    • Salt
    • Ground Black Pepper: This ingredient is optional if AIP.
    • Dry White Wine: Chicken Broth as a good non-alcoholic substitute.
    • Parsley Leaves
    • Lemon
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    How to make dairy free shrimp scampi

    1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper then set aside.

    hand sprinkling salt and pepper over raw shrimp

    2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes, Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl and set aside.

    adding shrimp to pan coated in oil

    3. In the same skillet, add the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes and cook until the shallots are translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until reduced by half.

    pouring wine into pan

    4. Add the shrimp back to the pan and mix until cover with the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. Serve immediately with rice or pasta.

    adding parsley to shrimp in a pan with wooden spoon

    What to serve with shrimp scampi

    Besides rice and pasta, these recipes go well with our Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi.

    • Cauliflower Rice
    • Chopped Salad
    • AIP Focaccia Bread

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    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, check out this post regarding 'What is the AIP diet?' or ask in advance.

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    Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi

    This surprisingly simple Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi recipe can be made with under 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. It’s a super flavorful dish that’s fancy enough for a special meal but fast enough for a busy weeknight.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
    • Salt
    • Ground Black Pepper Optional if AIP
    • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ghee is a good substitute if you are only lactose free. Dairy free butter is also a good substitute.
    • 2-3 Shallots finely diced
    • 4-6 Garlic cloves minced
    • Pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional if AIP or nightshade free
    • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Chicken Broth as a non-alcoholic substitute
    • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
    • Lemon Wedges to serve

    Instructions

    • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper then set aside.
    • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes, Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
    • In the same skillet, add the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes and cook until the shallots are translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until reduced by half.
    • Add the shrimp back to the pan and mix until cover with the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. Serve immediately with rice or pasta.

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    Notes

    • Omit black pepper and red pepper flakes if following the core autoimmune protocol.
    • Wine is allowed, since the alcohol is cooked off, during the core autoimmune protocol.
    • Choose a dry white wine for this recipe. A sweeter wine makes the entire dish quite sweet.
    • This recipe is traditionally served with pasta or rice.
    • Ghee is a good substitute for olive oil if you are only lactose free. And a store bought dairy free butter is also a good substitute.
    • If you’d like to make your own ghee, try this easy recipe. 
    • Jovial pasta is recommended gluten or grain free pasta. 
    • If serving this dish with pasta, make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water to combine with the scampi and pasta. It helps coat the pasta and makes a better sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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