Butter Shrimp Scampi

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Is Butter Shrimp Scampi healthy?

Butter Shrimp Scampi scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like shrimp, butter, and various spices, which provide protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Butter Shrimp Scampi?

Butter Shrimp Scampi is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Butter Shrimp Scampi's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Shrimp, Garlic Powder, Dried Red Bell Peppers count in its favor; Soybean Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Butter Shrimp Scampi

Kroger
Bioengineered
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like shrimp, butter, and various spices, which provide protein and essential nutrients. However, the presence of soybean oil, a highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, negatively impacts its health profile. The product's processing level also limits its potential score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 8

Shrimp
Good

A lean source of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients like selenium and iodine.

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Dried Red Bell Peppers
Good

Provides natural color, flavor, and beneficial plant antioxidants.

Butter
Neutral

A traditional dairy fat that provides rich flavor and culinary texture, best consumed in moderation.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic culinary medium.

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Onion Powder
Neutral

A dehydrated form of whole onion used to enhance savory taste.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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