Description
This Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe offers a deliciously tangy and buttery seafood dish perfect for a quick dinner. Tender shrimp are sautéed and then coated in a rich sauce made with garlic, white wine, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavorful dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups white wine (Chardonnay recommended)
- 1/2 fresh lemon, juice only
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until tender and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and reduce wine: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add white wine and lemon juice, cooking until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add seasoning and butter: Stir in Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low, then add softened butter, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine shrimp with sauce: Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve: Enjoy the shrimp scampi hot with crusty bread, over pasta, or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Use Chardonnay for the white wine for best flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
- Parmesan cheese adds a nice savory touch; omit for a dairy-free version.
- Fresh parsley brightens the dish but can be substituted with dried if necessary.
