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Home > Low Carb Meals > One Pan Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

One Pan Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

October 24, 2019 by Denise Browning 18 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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Disclosure: This creamy shrimp scampi recipe post has been compensated by Nestlé. All opinions are 100% my own.

A mess-free One Pan, 20-minute Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe that makes the perfect weeknight meal, saving you major time in the kitchen without compromising on flavor. It’s gluten-free, keto, low-carb, and pescatarian.

 

a skillet of keto shrimp scampi with hard-crusted bread on the side

 

Getting back into your busy Fall routine? We’re both in the same boat! This One Pan Creamy Shrimp Scampi makes for a quick, tasty and wholesome meal. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare and cook, and uses only 7 ingredients, saving you time without compromising on flavor. Hooray!

Moreover, it is a crowd-pleaser that impresses even picky palates. It’s like cooking a restaurant-level meal right in your kitchen yet is effortless. Don’t you love these types of dishes?

Our easy shrimp scampi recipe takes only oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, white wine, lemon and Carnation Evaporated Milk.

ingredients of easy shrimp scampi recipe

All of the ingredients, including Carnation Evaporated Milk, are available at Walmart.

Make sure to visit the Carnation website for more tasty, sweet and savory recipes made with Carnation milks like our keto shrimp scampi. You’ll love them!

ABOUT CARNATION MILKS

Carnation milks are a versatile ingredient that add rich taste and smooth texture like no other milk due to their lower amounts of water. This makes them perfect for cooking and baking.

They not only go well in desserts, as you may already know, but they are perfect in savory dishes like our Shrimp Scampi and more: pastas, soups, stews, dressings, sauces, this Avocado Dip and more.

Carnation now offers reclosable tetra packs which provide added convenience. They can be refrigerated for up to 10 days and, of course, reused for multiple dishes and drinks.

Carnation also provides several dairy alternative options, including lactose-free evaporated milk and dairy-free, organic almond cooking milk. Plus, all of Carnation’s milks are gluten-free, making it easy to meet a variety of dietary restrictions or preferences.

Best of all, it’s from Nestlé, a brand that has been a trusted partner in American and Latin kitchens for 120 years. Awesome, right?!

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI

In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Then add the garlic and let cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Do not let brown!

cooking shrimp for low carb shrimp scampi recipe

Add the shrimp and lemon zest; season with salt (and red pepper flakes, if desired). Toss until the shrimp turns pink and opaque in the center, which should take about 3 minutes. Add the white wine; toss 1 minute. Add Carnation Evaporated Milk and stir just until sauce is homogeneous. Let cook for about 1-2 minutes.

Remove pan from the heat, stir in lemon juice. If you want, sprinkle chopped parsley and/or basil leaves. Serve over pasta, zoodles or with a hard-crusted bread to soak in the sauce. Enjoy!

serving homemade creamy shrimp scampi over pasta with bread on the side

WHAT’S SHRIMP SCAMPI?

Scampi itself is an Italian dish that consists of langoustines (saltwater crayfish-like crustaceans) cooked with olive oil or butter, garlic, onion and white wine.

In contrast, shrimp scampi is in fact an Italian-American adaptation of the classic scampi. Italian cooks in the United States replaced scampi with shrimp but kept both names.

Variations followed –some adding tomatoes, breadcrumbs, different herbs, or substituting other spirits for wine. Our quick shrimp scampi recipe is one of those variations. Simple, yummy and a time saver.

Some versions even thicken the keto shrimp scampi sauce with a mixture of cornstarch and water.

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE STORAGE:

Store low carb shrimp scampi with wine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Mix well before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months.

EXTRA INGREDIENTS/SUBSTITUTIONS:

If you’d like to you can easily substitute butter for olive oil or use half of each. Love onions? Add chopped onions and cook them for about 3 minutes before adding the garlic.

For a spicy version of this creamy shrimp scampi, add a pinch of red pepper flakes after seasoning with salt. You could also top the dish with any fresh herbs of your liking.

close up of easy shrimp scampi recipe

 

creamy shrimp scampi in a skillet
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Easy Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

One Pan, 20-minute Keto Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe that is mess-free and makes the perfect weeknight family meal. It’s also gluten-free, low-carb and pescatarian!
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keywords:creamy shrimp scampi, creamy shrimp scampi recipe, easy shrimp scampi, easy shrimp scampi recipe, homemade shrimp scampi, keto shrimp scampi, light shrimp scampi, low carb shrimp scampi, quick shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi recipe, shrimp scampi with wine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories427 kcal
Author Denise Browning
Cost $ 3.00

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 lbs large shrimp thawed and pat dry (peeled and deveined, tails left on or off according to your preference)
  • 1 lemon zested and then juiced
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup Carnation Evaporated Milk

Instructions

  • In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Then add the garlic and let cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Do not let brown! Add the shrimp and lemon zest; season with salt (and red pepper flakes, if desired).
  • Toss until the shrimp turns pink and opaque in the center, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white wine; toss 1 minute. Add the Carnation Evaporated Milk and stir just until sauce is homogeneous. Let cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the heat, stir in lemon juice. If desired, sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and/or basil leaves. Serve over pasta, zoodles (keto) or with a hard-crusted bread to soak in the sauce. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • EXTRA INGREDIENTS/SUBSTITUTIONS: if you would like to, substitute unsalted butter for olive oil or use half of each. Love onions? Add chopped onions and cook them for about 3 minutes before adding the garlic. For a spicy version of the dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes after seasoning with salt. You can top dish with fresh herbs of your liking.
  • Store creamy Shrimp Scampi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Heat and stir well before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • This Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is gluten-free, keto, low-carb and pescatarian.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 581mg | Sodium: 1799mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Enriqueta E Lemoine

    October 25, 2019 at 5:00 am

    5 stars
    Your dish looks super yummy and that resealable Carnation cartoon is the best! I love shrimp scampi!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:43 pm

      Yes, the cartoon is much easier to use. Enjoy trhe recipe!

      Reply
  2. mavi trapos

    October 25, 2019 at 6:30 am

    5 stars
    I cooked it with chicken but never with prows and it looks like a fantastic change! thanks to share with us

    Reply
  3. Aracelis

    October 25, 2019 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    I love shrimp scampi! This recipe looks delicious and easy.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Thnak you! Yes, it is simple to prepare with a few ingreidients and quite tasty too.

      Reply
  4. Blanca D

    October 25, 2019 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    Omh this looks delicious! I love scampi, they are so good and easy to cook. I’m considering making this over the weekend. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks Blanca! Enjoy this easya nd delish recipe.

      Reply
  5. Mimi

    October 25, 2019 at 11:13 am

    This is a wonderful recipe! I love Carnation evaporated milk in these cartons! I’ve had to order them from Amazon because my store quit selling them. I must have been the only one buying them. They’re so much more handy than the cans!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      Thanbk you so much Mimi! I love Carnation Evaporated Milk as well… it is a versatile ingredient pe4rfect for both savory and sweet dishes.

      Reply
  6. Fabiola Acosta

    October 25, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Estaba en tu instagram y me vine corriendo a tu blog a ver esta receta de shrimp que me fascinan.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Gracias Fabiola! Espero que te guste este platillo. Es el favorito de mi familia!

      Reply
  7. Laura Zamora

    October 25, 2019 at 11:56 am

    I love the idea to mix my favorite ingredient: pasta, with shrimp! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 27, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      Hi, Laura! Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy our shrimp scampi either with pasta or bread. It is so good!

      Reply
  8. Pam

    October 29, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious too, I’m sure! Love all those garlic cloves. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  9. John / Kitchen Riffs

    October 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Love Shrimp Scampi! SO much flavor. And SO easy — my favorite kind of recipe. Yours looks terrific — thanks.

    Reply
  10. Oretha S.

    February 14, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    I served this shrimp scampi with spaghetti and was a hit. Creamy, tasty and super comforting. Making this again soon!

    Reply
  11. Mikaela Hamner

    February 15, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    the best Creamy Shrimp Scampi ever, Denise! Thanks a lot.

    Reply

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