Description
Recreate the iconic Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi at home with this quick, easy, and restaurant-quality recipe. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine and fresh lemon juice, creating the perfect savory, tangy, and buttery seafood dish. Serve it over pasta or with garlic bread for an irresistible meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Linguine or angel hair pasta (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sauté the Shrimp
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same pan, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine & Serve
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with warm garlic bread.
Notes
- For a Keto version, serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or rice noodles.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add 1 tbsp of heavy cream for a creamy twist.
- No white wine? Substitute with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~450-500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: ~1000mg
- Fat: ~30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10-15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: ~25-30g
- Cholesterol: ~200mg
Keywords: Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Seafood Pasta, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Copycat Red Lobster Recipe, Italian Shrimp Dish