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Shrimp Scampi with Espresso Coffee Cake

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A vegan twist on shrimp scampi served with bold espresso coffee cake—elegant, indulgent, and animal-free. It’s surf and turf for the soul.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegan “Shrimp” Scampi:

  • 1 package vegan shrimp or king oyster mushrooms sliced
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine your call, diva
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup white wine or veggie broth if you’re feeling wholesome
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Espresso Coffee Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
  • ½ cup plant milk
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil like avocado or sunflower
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped dark vegan chocolate
  • Cinnamon sugar for topping

Instructions
 

Shrimp Scampi:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  • In a skillet, melt vegan butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and chili flakes; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Toss in vegan shrimp or mushrooms; cook until golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice, white wine, and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Mix in cooked pasta, splash of reserved water, and parsley.
  • Toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with glam.

Espresso Coffee Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk espresso, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  • Pour wet into dry; stir gently.
  • Fold in chocolate pieces.
  • Pour into greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 430
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 14g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 12%
  • Calcium: 9%
  • Vitamin B6: 8%
  • Magnesium: 11%
  • Potassium: 10%

Additional Notes/Tips:

  • Sub mushrooms with tofu if you're feeling extra soft.
  • Use decaf espresso if you’re cooking for kids or drama queens.
  • Don’t skip the parsley—freshness matters, darling.
  • Make extra cake. Your future self will thank you at 10 p.m. with tea.