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Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

If you love Red Lobster’s famous Shrimp Scampi, you’re in for a treat! This copycat recipe brings the same garlicky, buttery, and lemony flavors straight to your kitchen—with simple ingredients and in under 20 minutes!

Each bite of tender, juicy shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce is absolutely mouthwatering. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the silky, flavorful sauce!

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Scampi:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Sauté for 1-2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  • Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and let simmer for 2 minutes, reducing slightly.
  • Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.

3. Combine Everything

  • Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce.
  • Simmer for 1-2 minutes, letting the shrimp absorb the flavors.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

4. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Notes

Tips for the Best Shrimp Scampi

✅ Use fresh shrimp – It makes all the difference in flavor and texture!
✅ Don’t overcook the shrimp – They should be pink and slightly curled.
✅ Deglaze with white wine – Adds a restaurant-quality depth of flavor.
✅ For extra creaminess – Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.
✅ Serve immediately – Shrimp scampi is best fresh!

  • Author: niold.com