Description

This Easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe is a quick and delicious seafood dinner, featuring buttery garlic shrimp in a white wine lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy date night, and easy to serve with pasta, zoodles, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

0.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

0.25 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

0.25 teaspoon salt

0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

3. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

5. Remove shrimp and set aside.

6. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scrape the pan, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

7. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted.

8. Return shrimp to the pan and coat with sauce, cooking for 1 more minute.

9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the most robust flavor.

Don’t overcook the shrimp—they turn rubbery fast.

Pair with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 285
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 590mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 180mg