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Red Lobster Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Bold, butter flavor of your favorite seafood restaurant at home? This red lobster garlic shrimp scampi recipe provides the same zesty, garlic goodness from your kitchen. Sautéed tender shrimp in a rich garlic-butter sauce with a sign of white wine and lemon, this dish is a perfect week dinner or dinner party showstopper. It is quick, delicious, and the taste is like a classic you know and love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ½ Juice of lemon
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked linguine or crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and oil: In a large pan, melt butter with olive oil on medium heat.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in a bunch of mince made garlic and red chili. Silence for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to a pan in a layer. Cook for about 2 minutes until it turns pink. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Deglaze pan: Pour into white wine and lemon juice, scrapping any bits from the pan. Boil for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Finish with parsley: sprinkle with chopped parsley. Weather with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Relax and serve: Sit for 2 minutes before serving on Linguin to soak the sauce or for 2 minutes with crusty bread.

Notes

With this easy and delicious red lobster garlic shrimp scampi recipe, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality taste on any night of the week reservation is required!