Description
Savory Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi brings the ocean’s finest directly to your dinner table with tender shrimp swimming in a buttery, garlicky sauce. Serve this restaurant-style seafood classic over pasta and watch your family’s faces light up with pure dining delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb extra large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Flavor Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 1 lb extra large shrimp using paper towels. Sprinkle ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning evenly across both sides of your shrimp.
- Warm 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place seasoned shrimp into hot skillet. Cook exactly 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink and gently curl. Transfer cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
- Drop 4 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet. Sauté for precisely 1 minute until their aroma becomes fragrant.
- Stream 1½ cups white wine and fresh lemon juice into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all golden browned bits from the skillet’s bottom.
- Allow liquid to reach a rolling boil, then reduce heat. Simmer sauce for exactly 5 minutes, allowing it to condense and concentrate flavors.
- Cut ½ cup room temperature butter into small chunks. Add butter and remaining 1 tsp Old Bay into the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until butter melts completely and blends smoothly.
- Return shrimp to skillet, gently tossing to ensure each piece gets thoroughly coated with sauce. Sample and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Scatter 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley across the dish. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Always pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor, and don’t let it brown or it will turn bitter.
- Choose a crisp, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc that complements the shrimp’s delicate taste.
- Serve immediately after coating shrimp in sauce to enjoy the best texture and temperature, with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg