Description
Whip up Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi in your kitchen with garlic butter magic that’ll transport your taste buds straight to coastal dining. Succulent shrimp swim in a zesty white wine sauce that makes dinner feel like a special restaurant experience right at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1½ cups white wine
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Seasoning and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Freshly chopped parsley leaves
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning, ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper evenly across your shrimp, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface starts to shimmer slightly.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet, cooking exactly 2 minutes on each side until they turn opaque and develop light golden edges. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 4 finely minced garlic cloves, stirring constantly for 45-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour 1½ cups of white wine and fresh lemon juice into the skillet, scraping pan’s bottom with a wooden spoon to release caramelized bits.
- Allow liquid to boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce reduces by approximately one-third.
- Whisk ½ cup of room-temperature butter and remaining 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning into the simmering sauce until butter melts completely.
- Return shrimp to skillet, gently tossing to coat with sauce and reheat for 60 seconds.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose large, deveined shrimp for the best texture and easiest preparation.
- Always pat shrimp dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden sear.
- Keep the cooking time brief to prevent rubbery shrimp, as they cook quickly and can easily become tough.
- For a gluten-free version, replace white wine with chicken broth and serve over zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg