Spicy Shrimp Scampi



A flavorful and spicy shrimp scampi cooked slowly to perfection in a savory sauce with the brightness of lemon, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the peppery bite of arugula.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups arugula
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked pasta for serving

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cherry tomatoes

Stir in shrimp and season with salt and pepper

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through

Stir in arugula just before serving, allowing it to wilt slightly

Serve over cooked pasta


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