Description
Learn how to make Red Lobster’s famous Shrimp Scampi at home. With its rich garlic butter sauce, juicy shrimp, and perfect pairing options, this dish is ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo or colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Thaw shrimp if frozen, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and curled. Avoid overcooking.
- Add Lemon Juice and Parsley: Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with parsley. Toss to coat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Serve with linguine, angel hair, or spaghetti for the best pairing.
- Reserve some pasta water to mix with the sauce if needed.
- Adjust seasoning and add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg