Vegan Shrimp Scampi

Scampi sauce is a deliciously rich and buttery sauce perfect for comfort food. Unfortunately for plant based folks, it is most often associated with shrimp scampi. This recipe is a vegan rendition of shrimp scampi, but with soy curls instead! 

Vegan shrimp scampi made with soy curls

1 box spaghetti (I used thin spaghetti)

 2 cups soy curls

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp freshly minced garlic 

1 tbsp nori flakes

1 tsp red papper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

3 tbsp lemon juice 

2 tbsp olive oil

 

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and add your spaghetti. Follow packaging instructions and boil until al dente. 

2. As the water comes to a boil for the pasta, add the soy curls to a large mixing bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for approximately 10 minutes, until they are no longer stiff. 

3. In a large skillet, add minced garlic and  butter. Saute the garlic until slightly golden and aromatic. Deglaze the pan with white wine. 

4. Season the wine sauce with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, nori, and salt and pepper. Then add in the soaked soy curls. 

5. Cook the soy curls in the sauce for about 3-5 minutes, until they are warmed up. Then toss in your spaghetti along with a half cup of pasta water. Mix the spaghetti into the sauce generously. 

6. Once the pasta has been incorporated into the sauce, add olive oil. 

7. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!