Crockpot Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two bags of raw shrimp to the crockpot.
  2. 2Juice one large lemon directly over the shrimp in the crockpot, ensuring to get all the juice out.
  3. 3Season the shrimp generously with black pepper.
  4. 4Add a generous amount of salt to the shrimp.
  5. 5Add a generous amount of paprika to the shrimp, ensuring all shrimp get coated.
  6. 6Optionally, add some crushed red pepper for heat.
  7. 7Add about two tablespoons of minced garlic.
  8. 8Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp.
  9. 9Toss all the ingredients to ensure the shrimp are fully coated in seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
  10. 10Add two sticks of butter to the crockpot.
  11. 11Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for two hours, mixing halfway through.
  12. 12Once cooked, give the shrimp a quick mix.
  13. 13Add a whole box of al dente cooked angel hair pasta directly into the shrimp scampi in the crockpot.
  14. 14Add some parsley to the dish for garnish and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 bags raw shrimp
  • 1 large lemon
  • generous amount black pepper
  • generous amount salt
  • generous amount paprika
  • generous amount crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • drizzle olive oil
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 box angel hair pasta, al dente cooked
  • container parsley

Equipment

crockpot

Tips

  • Use deveined tail-off raw shrimp.
  • Season generously, especially with pepper and salt.
  • Red pepper crushed is optional if you don't like heat, but recommended for flavor.
  • Mix the ingredients halfway through cooking.