Description
Recreate the restaurant-quality taste of Red Lobster’s Shrimp Scampi at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic-butter sauce with a splash of white wine and fresh lemon juice, delivering a savory and citrusy seafood dish. Perfectly served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for an elegant yet quick dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups white wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in butter and the remaining Old Bay Seasoning until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- or a Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- For a Gluten-Free Version: Serve over gluten-free pasta or rice.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat—avoid microwaving to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
