How to Make Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi at Home
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Bring the taste of your favorite seafood restaurant to your kitchen with “Restaurant-Style Delight: Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi.” This easy and delicious recipe features tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter and white wine sauce, finished with a touch of lemon and parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this shrimp scampi is sure to satisfy your seafood cravings.
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Why You’ll Love Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi:
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavorful and Elegant: A delicious combination of garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon.
- Versatile: Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Restaurant Quality: Enjoy the taste of Red Lobster at home.
Ingredients Notes For Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi:
- Shrimp: Large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
- Butter: Unsalted butter for sautéing and creating the rich sauce.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic for a bold flavor.
- White Wine: Dry white wine for depth of flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for brightness and acidity.
- Chicken Broth: Adds additional flavor to the sauce.
- Parsley: Freshly chopped for garnish and added freshness.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Optional, for a hint of heat.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, for seasoning.
Recipe Steps:
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Season 1 pound of large shrimp (peeled and deveined) with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 1/4 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using).
- Finish the Dish:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve:
- Serve the shrimp scampi immediately over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Storage Options:
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water if needed to loosen the sauce.
How to Make Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi at Home
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the olive oil.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and add the crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by about half.
Combine and Finish:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp for added flavor.
Serve:
- Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
