Red Lobster Copycat Shrimp Scampi
Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, lemon, and white wine—just like Red Lobster’s famous shrimp scampi!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood • Pasta • Entree
- Method: Stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sauté Shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook shrimp ~1–2 min per side until pink and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
Garlic & Deglaze: Add remaining butter and oil to pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (~30 s). Pour in wine and lemon juice; simmer 1–2 min to reduce slightly.
Finish Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmer until sauce slightly thickens (~2–3 min). Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Combine: Return shrimp to pan, toss to coat and warm through. Sprinkle parsley.
Serve: Plate over pasta or rice, spoon sauce over, and garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley.
Instructions
For extra flavor, grate fresh lemon zest into the sauce.
Swap white wine for low-sodium chicken or seafood broth if preferred.
To lighten, use half-and-half instead of cream.
Add a splash of pasta water for saucier texture when serving over noodles.
Quick-cook shrimp makes this speedy—ready in ~15 minutes!
Notes
For extra flavor, grate fresh lemon zest into the sauce.
Swap white wine for low-sodium chicken or seafood broth if preferred.
To lighten, use half-and-half instead of cream.
Add a splash of pasta water for saucier texture when serving over noodles.
Quick-cook shrimp makes this speedy—ready in ~15 minutes!
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