Description
Indulge in this classic Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is an easy yet impressive meal that will transport your taste buds to the coast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, but do not let it brown.
- Add the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and fresh lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp and stir until the cheese melts into the sauce. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp scampi to a serving dish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side, and enjoy!
Notes
- This shrimp scampi pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg