Description

This Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe features tender, garlic-infused shrimp cooked in a luscious lemon butter sauce. Perfectly balanced with a hint of crushed red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, it’s an easy yet elegant dish ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)

Cooking Base

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Liquids and Seasoning

¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
juice of 1 lemon
salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the base: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes if using, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking each side for 1 to 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
Deglaze the pan: Pour in the dry white wine or chicken broth, scraping the bottom to lift any flavorful bits. Let the liquid simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it slightly reduces.
Finish the sauce: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the freshly squeezed lemon juice, allowing the sauce to melt and combine fully.
Toss shrimp with sauce: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, coating them thoroughly in the lemon butter sauce. Cook together for an additional minute to heat through and meld flavors.
Season and serve: Season the scampi with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the rich sauce.

Notes

For a richer, creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream after the wine has reduced.
You can substitute shrimp with scallops or a mixed seafood blend for variety.
Use gluten-free pasta or bread to adapt the dish for gluten-sensitive diners.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spiciness based on preference.
Ensure shrimp are cooked just until opaque to maintain tenderness and prevent rubberiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 690 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 23 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg