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    Easy Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi

    Published: April 11, 2019Updated: February 20, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See Our Full Disclosure Policy for More Information

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    Recipe Time :19 mins
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    1 What is Shrimp Scampi?
    2 What is in Easy Shrimp Scampi?
    3 How to make Easy Shrimp Scampi
    4 Easy Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi
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    Shrimp Scampi on a plate with a lemon wedge on topThis recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi is so delicious, and ready in 20 minutes! I'm not kidding! The Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker is going to make this dish in no time at all and it tastes like a Shrimp Scampi you would order in a restaurant.

    I happen to LOVE Shrimp Scampi, so why don't I make it more often? I don't know! I really don't. It's so quick and easy, super flavorful, and a touch fancy. What's not to love?

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    What is Shrimp Scampi?

    Surprisingly (to me), defining Shrimp Scampi isn't as easy as I thought before sitting down to write this post. I figured I could do an internet search that would confirm what I thought. Shrimp Scampi is a dish made with shrimp, garlic, butter, pasta, and wine. Instead, I ran across some fascinating information about Shrimp Scampi.

    Scampi is the name for large shrimp or prawns. So, basically Shrimp Scampi is Shrimp Shrimp. Kind of strange. Then, I also read that if you order scampi in a UK pub, you might end up with a fried fish ball or a fried shrimp. Interesting. I also saw the word lobster associated with the dish Shrimp Scampi. Intriguing.

    The one thing that was clear in all my research, is you can adapt Shrimp Scampi anyway you like. That was a relief; really it was. My recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi is definitely adapted and it's so good, I hope you try it!

    What is in Easy Shrimp Scampi?

    I know you can just look at the recipe and see what's in this version of Shrimp Scampi; but since there are so many variations of Shrimp Scampi, I thought I would go over the ingredients and describe how they benefit this recipe.

    First off is the roasted garlic. I'm not claiming to be the only person to use roasted garlic in a recipe for shrimp scampi, but it isn't the most common ingredient found in shrimp scampi recipes.

    Roasted garlic has a sweet, almost candy-like taste, and it adds the perfect balance to the minced garlic also in this recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi. I really urge you to give it a try! I absolutely love roasted garlic and use it in a lot of recipes, like this one for Ninja Foodi Spaghetti.

    Minced garlic is found in almost every shrimp scampi recipe I've seen. The minced garlic is really the key ingredient in Shrimp Scampi and I recommend you use fresh minced. I like to use a Garlic Press from Pampered Chef to mince my garlic fast. I don't even have to peel the cloves! YAY!

    I also use diced red peppers and onions. The red peppers are primarily for color, but they do add a touch of flavor. This is one ingredient you can certainly leave out and it will not affect the dish at all. It's pretty, though! The diced onions I use are sweet onions and I like the texture they add to an otherwise soft dish. They are sautéd, but retain just a bit of texture that I really enjoy. You can leave them out if you want, but if you happen to have a sweet onion... dice it up and give it a try!

    I use white wine in my Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe. This is a common ingredient found in Shrimp Scampi, but certainly is not necessary. You can replace it with chicken broth or, even better, shrimp stock.

    Speaking of Shrimp Stock... I really urge you to make some for this recipe. If you are using shrimp with the shell on, like I recommend, you already have the shells and it only takes a few minutes under pressure. I'm telling you, this might be the secret to my delicious Shrimp Scampi. I am able to reduce the butter quite a bit by using this stock. Chicken stock will also work, or any seafood stock.

    Medium to large shrimp is what I recommend in this recipe. The ones I used were shell-on frozen shrimp 31-40 per pound. I do not recommend using already-cooked shrimp as they tend to be rubbery. If you use jumbo shrimp, you will need to sauté at the end to get them cooked through. You could also try using frozen shell-off jumbo shrimp and putting them in with the pasta to pressure cook for 1 minute. Of course then you will give up the shrimp stock and I really recommend the shrimp stock!

    Lemon is one of those ingredients that can really brighten up a dish and that is exactly what it does for this shrimp scampi. It's not overwhelmingly lemony in flavor, but adds that note of citrus that is just lovely with the rich butter in the sauce.

    Butter is a key ingredient in shrimp scampi and I use salted butter. If you use unsalted butter, you may need to add a touch of salt at the end.

    I also use olive oil in this recipe, but you can use all butter if you prefer.

    Angel Hair Pasta is one of my favorite pastas of all time. I love the thin noodles and they pair perfectly with this scampi recipe. You can use regular spaghetti, but you would want to add a couple of minutes to the pressure cooking time.

    Parmesan Cheese is the perfect cheese for shrimp scampi. I use it in the recipe and as a garnish. Use fresh-grated though. The kind you get in a bag will not melt or taste the same. I also do not recommend the powdered kind for this recipe. When you have a recipe with very few ingredients, it is important to use quality ingredients for the best outcome.

    Last, but certainly not least... broccoli! Weird, right? I know, but it really works! It also gets a veggie into a recipe that doesn't usually have one. I cut the florets really small and just fold them in with the shrimp at the end, allowing the residual heat to cook them. This way they retain a slight crunch, a vibrant color and I just love them in this dish! If you aren't a fan of broccoli, try adding some fresh spinach at the end and just fold it in so you don't overcook it.

    That about wraps up the ingredients this recipe, let's get to making it!

    How to make Easy Shrimp Scampi

    I always recommend prepping ingredients before you go to cook a recipe and I think it is especially important in this recipe because it is so quick to cook. The prep won't take but 5 minutes if you already have your garlic roasted. If not, that will add about 35 minutes to the total time of this recipe.

    Peel the shrimp, chop the onion, red pepper, mince the garlic, and chop those broccoli florets. There you go! Easy peasy!

    To make the Shrimp Stock add the shrimp shells from 12-16 ounces of large shrimp to the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi. Add in 2 ½ cups of water Pouring the shrimp shells and stock into a mesh straineralong with 1 tsp Old Bay. I know not everyone can find Old Bay in their grocery store, but you can order it on Amazon, here is the link: Old Bay 24 oz

    You can also use ½ tsp Season-All, ¼ tsp garlic salt, ¼ tsp celery salt. That should work to give you a nice flavored stock.

    Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes and immediately release the pressure after cooking. Strain the shrimp shells from the stock. I like to use a Fine Mesh Strainer. Clean the inner pot.

    To make the Shrimp Scampi turn the inner pot on high sauté and add in butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add in diced onions and red pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

    Add in the minced garlic and ½ tsp sea salt, stir and sauté for 2 minutes. Add in the 2 cups of shrimp stock and ½ cup of white wine. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any brown bits that may be stuck on the bottom. Reserve the remaining shrimp stock in case you need more liquid for a sauce after pressure cooking.

    Zesting a lemon into the pot of shrimp scampiangel hair pasta crisscrossed in pot

     

     

     

    Add in the roasted garlic and the zest of 2 lemons. Break the angel hair pasta in half and place on top in a crisscross fashion. You can watch me do this in my video on YouTube: Quick & Easy Shrimp Scampi.

     

    Put the pressure lid on and make sure set the black pressure release valve to seal. Set the Ninja Foodi on LOW pressure for 1 minute. When done, allow to natural release for 1 minute and then manually release the remaining pressure.

    Add in the shrimp and the broccoli florets and stir so the shrimp are under the pasta. Close the lid and let sit for 5 minutes to cook the shrimp.  shrimp and broccoli in the easy shrimp scampi   Adding Parmesan cheese to easy shrimp scampi

     

     

     

    Add in the grated Parmesan and toss with tongs. If you need more sauce, add in remaining shrimp stock and 2 Tbsp of butter. Turn sear/sauté on low until melted.

    Serve and Enjoy!Finished easy shrimp scampi in pot of ninja foodi

    Easy Shrimp Scampi on a plate with a lemon wedge on top

    Easy Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi

    Recipe By: Louise
    This Easy Shrimp Scampi cooks in under 20 minutes and it is so delicious you will think you are out at a fancy restaurant! Time does not include making the stock or roasting the garlic 
    4.53 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 530 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    For the Shrimp Scampi

    • 2 Tbsp butter
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 cup onion sweet onion diced
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
    • 1 tbsp garlic minced
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • 2 bulbs Roasted Garlic see recipe below
    • 2 cups shrimp stock see recipe below
    • ½ cup wine white
    • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
    • 2 lemons zested
    • 12 ounces shrimp Large, raw
    • 6 ounces broccoli
    • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated. plus more for garnish

    Shrimp Stock

    • 1 tsp old bay see post for alternatives
    • Shells from 12-16 ounces of large shrimp
    • 2 ½ cups water

    For the Roasted Garlic

    • 2 bulbs garlic I usually do 4-5 at a time
    • 1 tsp olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Peel the shrimp, chop the onion, red pepper, mince the garlic, and chop those broccoli florets into small pieces no bigger than a dime. 
    • Make the shrimp stock and roast the garlic. Please note that the time to do this is not included in the 20 minute total recipe time. 
    • Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp of butter in the inner pot of the NInja Foodi on high saute. Add diced onions and red pepper. Saute for 1 minute. 
    • Add in 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, ½ tsp sea salt and saute for 2 minutes. 
    • Add in the cloves from 2 bulbs of roasted garlic. 
    • Pour in the shrimp stock and wine. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any brown bits that might be on the bottom. 
    • Zest 2 lemons into the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi. 
    • Break the angel hair pasta in half and layer on top in a crisscross fashion. Place the pressure lid on the Ninja Foodi and set on LOW pressure for 1 minute. When the time is up, allow to natural release for 1 minute and then release the remaining pressure. 
    • Remove the lid and stir. Add the shrimp and the broccoli florets and stir so the shrimp is covered by the pasta. Close the lid and let it sit 5 minutes, but keep the Ninja Foodi off. 
    • Add in grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine and add in remaining shrimp stock and 2 Tbsp of butter if needed for more liquid. 

    Shrimp Stock

    • Add the 2 ½ cups of water, 1 tsp of Old Bay, and shrimp shells. Put the pressure lid on and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Immediately release the pressure. 
    • Strain the shrimp shells and reserve the stock. 

    Roasted Garlic

    • Cut the top off of 2 garlic bulbs so the cloves are exposed. Drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil on top of each one. Wrap in foil. 
    • Place on the rack in the low position and set the Bake/Roast temp to 325° F. Bake for 35 minutes. 

    Video

    https://youtu.be/latTu-9JACo

    Notes

    Time of recipe does not include Roasting Garlic or making the Shrimp Stock

    Nutrition

    Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 233mgSodium: 1520mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 785IUVitamin C: 85.6mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 3.8mg
    Keyword Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi, Shrimp Scampi Recipe Pressure Cooker
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I really hope you LOVE this recipe as much as I do! Please leave me a comment and let me know!

    ABOUT THE RECIPE AUTHOR, LOUISE LONG

    Louise is a full-time recipe creator and food blogger @ The Salted Pepper. She has over 30 years of experience with cooking and recipe development. She owned a restaurant for several years and was a full-time RN until retiring to blog full time.

    Louise has several very active Facebook groups that help people with the basics of cooking and getting the most out of the Ninja Foodi.

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    Seeing the need for easy, delicious, and high quality recipes, she is focusing all of her efforts creating recipes specifically for the Ninja Foodi. Her recipes are easy for the home cook to follow and provide step-by-step instructions.

    Louise is also a YouTube creator and you can find most of her recipes in video format on The Salted Pepper YouTube channel.

    She is very responsive to messages and eager to help in any way she can.

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    1. Tammy

      March 11, 2023 at 9:05 am

      HELP! Can this be tripled? I need to feed a crowd and the birthday boy requests this! I’ve made it before and was fabulous hence the birthday meal request.

      Reply
      • Louise

        March 11, 2023 at 3:55 pm

        You can triple it, but I don't recommend pressure cooking with that large of a batch or the noodles may overcook. Instead, use sear/sauté so you can keep an eye on the noodles.

        Reply
    2. Baja Cook

      March 25, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      3 stars
      This did not cook my pasta. I tried another recipe for oven baked mac-n-cheese (from my Ninja Foodi cookbook) doing hi pressure cook with 0 time and the pasta was perfect. Maybe there's some difference in our machines. I had to do your low pressure twice and let is sit for 10 minutes. Otherwise I liked your recipe. It was delish after I tweaked a few things.Thanks for sharing. I'm a Ninja Newbie and still getting acquainted and truly appreciate recipes to help me learn how to use it!

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      • Louise

        March 30, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        I'd be curious to know what size your Foodi is because no one has mentioned having any issues with the recipe. One thing that might be throwing things off is I do not like overcooked pasta, so in this recipe the pasta is not supposed to be fully cooked after the PC time, it finishes cooking when the other ingredients are added and it sits. I've also noticed a slight difference in different brands of pasta, so it could be that as well. I'm glad you were able to tweak it to your liking and have a good PC time that works for you!

        Reply
    3. Emmanuel

      June 26, 2021 at 1:10 am

      Thank you so much!!!! I used farfalle and it tasted immaculate!!!!

      Reply
      • Louise

        June 26, 2021 at 10:55 am

        I'm so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Priscilla

      February 19, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Louise! I just made this exactly as you directed and my whole family loved it! It turned out perfectly! It tasted just like we got it at a restaurant! Excellent!
      Thank you for taking the time to perfect these recipes for us! You’re my favorite ninja Foodi cook by far! So glad I found you! I got a Foodi for Christmas this year and new nothing and now you have me cooking in it like a pro!
      I made your cottage pie also my husband LOVED it! It was so tasty!
      I plan on making your Lasagne, Walking Tacos, Wontons, Fried Mushrooms and much more!
      Thanks again! I’m a big fan!

      Reply
      • Louise

        February 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm

        Thank you so much and I'm thrilled that everyone loved it!

        Reply
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