This Gluten Free Shrimp Scampi is everything shrimp scampi should be, simple and loaded with flavor. My shrimp scampi recipe only takes 15 minutes to make and it makes for a great weeknight meal or when you are hosting with company. The buttery garlic sauce over the shrimp is seriously to die for and will have you coming back for more.
If you are like me and love pasta, you may have been disappointed when you found out you needed to eat gluten free. I thought I would never be able to enjoy my favorite pasta dishes like Shrimp Scampi, but I was so wrong! If you love a good pasta meal, you will also love my Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Gluten Free Chicken Pesto Pasta, Dairy Free Cajun Chicken Pasta.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- This recipe makes for a great weeknight dinner and only takes 15 minutes to make.
- My paleo shrimp scampi makes for an easy recipe to make for date nights at home.
- Unlike traditional scampi recipes, this recipe is naturally soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, whole30 friendly and can be made AIP and dairy free. You can make this recipe lower carb or keto by using zucchini noodles too.
- This recipe does not call for a white wine butter sauce, you can make this recipe without a dry white wine!
- You can make this recipe with both fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp you have in your freezer.
- If you love classic homemade Italian dishes, you will also love my Homemade Vegan Garlic Bread recipe.
Simple Ingredients
- Juicy shrimp–A must! I prefer wild caught. You can get the shrimp from Butcher Box to save money and get free product on your first order!
- Minced garlic-A must have for the buttery sauce.
- Lemon juice, chicken broth and butter-For the buttery lemon sauce.
- Sea salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes-For flavor.
- Gluten free noodles-I love the Jovial gluten free noodle brand.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Butter-If you are dairy free, you can also use dairy free butter, avocado oil, olive oil or ghee. I love using my Homemade Ghee Recipe on my blog.
- Noodles-While the Jovial gluten free noodles from Thrive Market are my favorite, you can also use any other kind of gluten free angel hair pasta, spaghetti squash. I love making Spaghetti Squash In The Air Fryer.
- Optional garnishes-Fresh basil, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, or even chili flakes.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step By Step Instructions
- If you are using pasta noodles and not veggies, follow the package instructions on the box and cook pasta accordingly. If you are cooking fresh veggie noodles, add ghee to a frying pan and sauté veggie noodles for 5 minutes. I like my noodles al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the butter (or cooking fat), garlic, salt, and pepper to the stovetop in a large skillet on medium heat for 1 minute. After the one minute is up, add the raw shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Once the total of 4 minutes is up add the lemon and bone broth to the pan and cook for 1 additional minute. Pour the sauce and the shrimp mixture over the noodles. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of the garlic and delicious stuff at the bottom Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Tip #1: Cook the pasta al dente to ensure that it does not become mushy in the sauce. Gluten free noodles are prone to becoming a lot mushier than regular noodles.
- Tip #2: Adjust the seasoning to need your taste preference needs! I like a little less pepper and salt.
Recipe FAQs
Because this recipe is seafood, I suggest eating this recipe within 3 days of making it. You can store the recipe in an airtight container to ensure freshness.
Raw shrimp is flimsy. Cooked shrimp is firm. The color will also change to a lighter pink color when it is done.
My Lemon Garlic Asparagus and Blanched Broccoli would pair so well tossed in.
Other Gluten Free Shrimp Recipes You Will Love
Gluten Free Shrimp Scampi
Equipment
- large pot for spaghetti (if not option for the veggie version)
- large frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp defrosted, I like Butcher Box
- 1 cup butter I like to use ghee. You can also use cooking oil or dairy free butter.
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 whole lemons juiced
- 1/2 cup bone broth
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound pasta I love Jovial's cassava noodles. You can also use veggie noodles or spaghetti squash.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
Instructions
- If you are using pasta noodles and not veggies, follow the package instructions on the box and cook pasta accordingly. If you are cooking fresh veggie noodles, add ghee to a frying pan and sauté veggie noodles for 5 minutes. I like my noodles al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the butter (or cooking fat), garlic, salt, and pepper to the stovetop in a large skillet on medium heat for 1 minute. After the one minute is up, add the raw shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Once the total of 4 minutes is up add the lemon and bone broth to the pan and cook for 1 additional minute. Pour the sauce and the shrimp mixture over the noodles. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of the garlic and delicious stuff at the bottom Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Lori says
Garlicky and Buttery! Delicious meal
Allianna Moximchalk says
So glad you enjoyed!