Vegan Shrimp Scampi
Is there a vegan shrimp scampi recipe? Yes! Hearts of Palm are a delicious alternative to shrimp. A savory elegant dish that is easy yet full of amazing fresh lemony, garlic, flavors. The shrimp will thank you.
Servings 4 people
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
Sautéed Hearts of Palm
- 1 jar (24 ounces) hearts of palm sliced into 1/4 rounds
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
Lemon Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/3 cup shallots chopped or diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup vegan broth or white wine
- 1/4 cup vegan sour cream or vegan creme fraiche
- 1 fresh lemon squeezed
Toppings
- 1/2 cup basil or parsley roughly chopped
- 1-2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegan butter over medium-high. In batches, brown the heart of palms on both sides. Careful not to burn. Remove from skillet, set aside.
- In the same skillet saute shallot and garlic in vegan butter. Cook until shallots soften approximately 4-5 minutes. Do not brown.
- Add the vegan broth or white wine; stir until slightly reduced, about 5-8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add the vegan sour cream or crème fraiche and lemon juice. Stir until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the basil or parsley.
- Serve over cooked gluten-free noodles. Top with fresh herbs and lemon zest.ENJOY!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, over gluten-free pasta or brown rice.