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Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

A warm, buttery garlic shrimp scampi with a zesty lemon and white wine sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pasta optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Lemon juicer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Gather and measure all ingredients before you begin.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter; cook until the butter melts and bubbles.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink.
  5. Season the shrimp with salt and red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice to deglaze the pan.
  7. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  8. Stir in the remaining butter, lemon zest, and parsley until the sauce is creamy.

Notes

Serve over linguine or with crusty bread to soak up all of the buttery sauce.