Description
Recreate Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi at home with buttery garlic goodness that brings restaurant magic right to your kitchen table. Succulent shrimp swim in a zesty white wine sauce that feels like a seaside escape without leaving your dining room.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
Seasoning and Herbs:
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil 8 ounces of linguine in salted water at a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain completely and reserve.
- Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until it starts to foam slightly.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to the butter. Sauté for exactly 30 seconds until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Pour ½ cup dry white wine and juice from 1 whole lemon into the skillet. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully add 1 pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Cook at medium heat for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until shrimp turn completely pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to your preferred taste.
- Gently combine the shrimp mixture with the reserved linguine, ensuring every strand gets coated with the aromatic sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while the dish is hot and steam is rising. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Fresh garlic makes a huge difference, so chop it finely for maximum flavor and aroma.
- Select large, wild-caught shrimp when possible for the best texture and sweetness in this dish.
- Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the sauce’s complexity without overwhelming the seafood.
- If avoiding alcohol, replace white wine with chicken broth and a splash of white wine vinegar to maintain the recipe’s bright, tangy profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg