Have you heard shrimp is the fruit of the sea? You can barbeque it, broil it, boil it, bake it, even sauté it. Bubba Gump continued on. In my case, you can Ninja Foodi it. With only four total ingredients, this Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi is buttery deliciousness, super simple to make, and ready in just a matter of minutes. Enjoy!

Best Recipe For Shrimp Lovers

My husband is from New England but does not like seafood. I know, completely weird. Because of this, my son and I tend to get our seafood fix when my husband is working late or when it is just my son and I.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, my son and I have been spending an awful lot of time together. There have been times when his school shuts down due to a positive case. The best part of being home together is trying new recipes and even better is tasting them! This recipe for Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi was absolutely amazing. And let me assure you, it was completely simple to make.

Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi

The recipe only has a total of four ingredients. You will be using the sauté feature of the Ninja Foodi to make this recipe. If you have not bought a Ninja Foodi yet, what are you waiting for? This versatile kitchen gadget has replaced my stove and oven–even my BBQ grill.

If you do not have a Ninja Foodi, you can easily make this recipe in a skillet on your stovetop.

First, place 12 ounces of frozen shrimp into the removable pot. I buy them deveined and shelled from Walmart. They do still have the tails but other than that, they are ready to eat!

Cut 4 tablespoons of butter into four equal pieces and throw into the pot on top of the shrimp.

Sprinkle the shrimp with about 1-2 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning. Cover the shrimp until they are red in color. If you get the low sodium Old Bay Seasoning you will not have to worry about making the shrimp too salty. Shake away. Don’t be stingy!

Sprinkle one half of a packet of Italian dressing seasoning on top. This is the powdered seasoning mix used to make Italian salad dressing. This will add a zesty flavoring to the shrimp that will kick your taste buds into overdrive!

Set the Ninja Foodi to saute’. Using a plastic spatula, so as not to scratch the coating on the removable pot, stir occassionally.

The shrimp was ready in about 15 minutes. The shrimp will turn pink in color and will have a bit of a brown crispy look from being sautéed in the butter.

Serve with vegetables or on a bed of pasta.

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In summary

Joan Rivers said, “My perfect last meal would be: shrimp cocktail, lasagna, steak, creamed spinach, salad with bleu cheese dressing, onion rings, garlic bread, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake”. Sounds like my kinda meal. What do you think?

Let me know if you try this super simple recipe for Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi. I’d love to get your thoughts.

About the Author:

Hi! I’m Chris. I’m a mother, wife, college professor by trade and micro-influencer by hobby. I am a bargain hunter, jack of all trades, and master of chaos.

Thank you for reading my random thoughts on travel, my stories of life as an under appreciated mother of a teenager, and my easy recipes that have won no awards but instead my family’s love and adoration (which is WAY better, right?).