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Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat

Savor Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat at Home Tonight

Enjoy a budget-friendly version of Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi with this easy recipe, featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, buttery sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter at room temperature
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat
  1. Pat the medium shrimp dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil. Once warm, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce by half for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in dried herbs and let simmer for another minute.
  6. Gradually add unsalted butter, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat, and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Plate with a garnish of parsley and parmesan, serve hot with crusty bread or over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, avoid overcooking shrimp, serve immediately for the best texture.

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