Description
Succulent Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi brings coastal elegance to home kitchens with its buttery garlic sauce and tender prawns. Seafood enthusiasts savor this classic dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in simple, irresistible bites you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Cheese:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Generously coat shrimp with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a hot cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned shrimp into the skillet, allowing each side to cook for approximately 1-2 minutes until achieving a vibrant pink color and translucent appearance.
- Remove perfectly cooked shrimp and transfer to a separate plate, reserving for later integration.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce remaining olive oil and butter, creating a rich cooking medium.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and releasing its aromatic essence for roughly 60 seconds.
- Stream white wine and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pan, whisking ingredients to create a harmonious liquid mixture.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer, reducing volume and concentrating flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp into the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the luxurious garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts completely and creates a creamy texture.
- Finish by scattering chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Select large, deveined shrimp for the most tender and succulent seafood experience.
- Use fresh garlic for a more vibrant and intense flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming.
- Opt for dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to add depth without overpowering the delicate shrimp flavor.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil and use low-sodium chicken broth instead of wine.
- Keep cooking time short to prevent rubbery shrimp texture – they cook quickly and continue cooking after removal from heat.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat that complements the rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg