Description
Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi brings succulent seafood together with garlic-butter sauce. Diners can savor Mediterranean-inspired flavors without leaving home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, unsalted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine, dry (or chicken broth)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps (8 g) parsley, fresh, chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, crushed (optional, for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat shrimp with salt and pepper, ensuring uniform coverage across both surfaces to enhance flavor profiles.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an optimal searing environment for the shrimp. Carefully introduce seasoned shrimp, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes until transforming to a vibrant pink hue with a translucent finish.
- Flavor Foundation: Without cleaning the skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Quickly introduce minced garlic, stirring rapidly to prevent scorching while releasing its aromatic essence for approximately one minute.
- Sauce Development: Pour white wine and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pan, whisking ingredients to create a harmonious liquid mixture. Allow sauce to simmer and reduce, concentrating flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Final Integration: Reintroduce seared shrimp to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the rich garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Presentation: Garnish with chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal dining experience.
Notes
- Control Heat Precisely: Maintain medium-high temperature to prevent shrimp from becoming rubbery or overcooked, ensuring tender and juicy results every time.
- Season Strategically: Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to help salt and pepper adhere better and create a perfect golden-brown exterior when sautéing.
- Watch Cooking Time Carefully: Cook shrimp exactly 1-2 minutes per side; even 30 seconds extra can transform texture from succulent to tough and chewy.
- Create Flavor Layers: Use the same skillet after cooking shrimp to capture delicious browned bits, enhancing overall sauce depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg