Description
Indulge in the flavors of the sea with this easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe, perfect for a cozy date night or a family dinner. This dish features tender, succulent shrimp enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with zesty lime and aromatic Italian spices. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an impressive meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or rice. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this delightful scampi will transport you to your favorite seafood restaurant without leaving your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in white wine and lime juice; scrape any browned bits from the pan and simmer until reduced by half (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; add butter and stir until melted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Add chopped parsley and Parmesan; warm through for another minute or two.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg