Copycat Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
Enjoy restaurant-style shrimp scampi at home with this easy Copycat Red Lobster recipe. Juicy shrimp are cooked in a buttery garlic lemon wine sauce, ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Wooden or Silicone Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups white wine or substitute chicken broth
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Season both sides of the shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in butter and the remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, stir to coat. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Serve over linguine, angel hair pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.