Description
Indulge in the flavors of the famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi with this easy-to-follow recipe. Succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, finished with a splash of white wine and lemon juice, and served over pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Scampi:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Oil: In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil until hot. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add Wine and Lemon Juice: Pour in wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- For a richer sauce, add heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 650 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 195 milligrams
