Description
Red Lobster shrimp scampi recipe brings classic seafood elegance to home kitchens with restaurant-quality flavors. Succulent shrimp swim in a delicate garlic butter sauce you can easily recreate for a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) white wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate natural flavors.
- Sautéing Foundation: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden cooking base for the shrimp to develop rich caramelization.
- Shrimp Cooking: Arrange shrimp in a single layer, cooking until pink and slightly crisp, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, preserving their delicate texture.
- Sauce Development: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine and lemon juice, skillfully scraping the pan’s caramelized remnants to incorporate deep, complex flavors.
- Flavor Infusion: Simmer the sauce to reduce and concentrate its essence, then return shrimp to the skillet. Optional red pepper flakes can be added for a subtle heat, allowing ingredients to meld together for 1-2 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, generously garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and aromatic profile.
- Serving: Plate immediately over warm pasta, fluffy rice, or accompanied by crusty artisan bread to absorb every nuanced drop of the luxurious sauce.
Notes
- Maximize Shrimp Texture: Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to prevent steaming and achieve perfect golden-brown sear, creating delightful caramelization and crisp exterior.
- Prevent Overcooking: Monitor shrimp closely during cooking; they transform from translucent to pink within 1-2 minutes per side, becoming rubbery if cooked too long. Remove immediately once color changes.
- Balance Sauce Intensity: Adjust wine and lemon quantities to control sauce’s acidity and depth. Less liquid creates richer, more concentrated flavor, while more provides lighter, brighter sauce profile.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap butter with olive oil for lighter version, use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly option, or replace wine with chicken broth for alcohol-free alternative without compromising taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg