Crock Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Shrimp Scampi in Crock Pot recipe offers a hands-off, flavorful seafood dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce with lemon, paprika, and a touch of heat. Perfectly paired with your choice of pasta, this slow cooker meal simplifies a classic scampi without compromising on taste.
- 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
Scale
Seafood and Sauce
- 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
To Serve
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Linguine (angel hair, or spaghetti)
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the frozen shrimp, sliced salted butter, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix all ingredients well for even flavor distribution.
- Cook Shrimp: Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH. Cook for 2 hours or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145℉ to ensure food safety.
- Prepare Pasta: While the shrimp cooks, boil water and prepare your choice of pasta—linguine, angel hair, or spaghetti—according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Serve: Once the shrimp is done, spoon the flavorful shrimp and garlic butter sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and add grated parmesan cheese if desired for extra richness.
Notes
- Use frozen shrimp for convenience; no need to thaw before cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.
- Butter adds richness, but can be reduced or substituted for a lighter option.
- Ensure shrimp reaches a safe internal temperature of 145℉.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but enhances the flavor profile.
- Fresh parsley adds a vibrant color and fresh herbaceous note to the dish.
- The cooked shrimp is best served immediately to avoid overcooking.
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Slow Cooker Shrimp, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Crock Pot Seafood, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Slow Cooker Dinner
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