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Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
Laura

Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

Tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with white wine, lemon, and Parmesan. This copycat recipe delivers restaurant-quality Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. When butter foams, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  4. Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer 5-6 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp to skillet with accumulated juices.
  6. Toss everything together 2-3 minutes until shrimp are heated through and coated in sauce. Turn off heat.
  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll become tough and rubbery
  • Use a dry white wine you'd actually drink for best flavor
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a significant difference compared to bottled
  • Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce