Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi, a dish that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly balanced with white wine and zesty lime. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this crowd-pleasing entree pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. With its enticing aroma and vibrant flavors, this shrimp scampi will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the shrimp in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with white wine and lime juice; simmer for 6–8 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, and stir until melted.
- Return shrimp to the pan with juices, add parsley and Parmesan cheese; warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg