Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe
The Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe is pure comfort. It has buttery garlic shrimp with fresh lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread optional
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp until pink, about two minutes.
- Flip shrimp and cook two minutes more.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add chicken broth and wine to skillet.
- Add lemon juice and bring to boil.
- Cook sauce until reduced by half.
- Add shrimp back into the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in fresh chopped parsley gently.
- Serve with pasta or warm bread.
- Top with lemon wedges and extra parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best taste.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep juicy.
- Use good quality butter for flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak sauce.
- Add extra garlic for a stronger taste.