Description
Dive into Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi with buttery, garlicky goodness that brings restaurant-quality seafood straight to your kitchen. Juicy shrimp swimming in a zesty white wine sauce make this classic dish a total crowd-pleaser that feels fancy yet super easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp
- 8 oz linguine
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook 8 oz linguine for exactly 8 minutes until perfectly al dente.
- Drain pasta completely. Set aside ¼ cup pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Thoroughly dry 1 lb large shrimp using clean paper towels, removing all excess moisture.
- Finely mince 3 garlic cloves and chop 2 tablespoons fresh parsley into delicate pieces.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts smoothly.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and minced garlic into hot pan. Sauté for precisely 30 seconds until aromas bloom.
- Carefully slide shrimp into skillet in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes on first side until bottom edges turn pink.
- Flip shrimp and cook additional 1-2 minutes until entire surface becomes opaque and light pink.
- Pour ¼ cup white wine and 2 tablespoons lemon juice into skillet. Let liquid simmer for 60 seconds.
- Drop remaining 2 tablespoons butter into pan. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper across surface.
- Transfer linguine directly into skillet. Gently toss pasta to coat thoroughly with sauce, adding reserved water if needed.
- Scatter fresh parsley across top of dish. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh garlic and chop it finely for the most intense flavor in the sauce.
- Select medium or large shrimp that are uniform in size for even cooking and a professional presentation.
- If avoiding alcohol, replace white wine with chicken broth or extra lemon juice to maintain the sauce’s depth and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg