Description
Succulent shrimp dance in a luscious garlic-butter sauce, making Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi a seafood lover’s dream. Crisp white wine and zesty lemon elevate this classic dish, promising a restaurant-quality experience you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 grams)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups white wine or chicken broth (360 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for the shrimp.
- Gently introduce the cleaned shrimp into the hot pan, allowing them to transform into a vibrant pink hue and become translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the perfectly cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat to medium and introduce finely chopped garlic, carefully toasting until aromatic and golden, stirring vigilantly to prevent burning.
- Pour white wine (or chicken broth) and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the skillet, elevating the heat to medium-high and encouraging the liquid to bubble and reduce by half, concentrating the flavors.
- Transition the heat to medium-low, gracefully incorporate Italian seasoning and butter, allowing the butter to melt and create a luxurious, silky sauce through consistent stirring.
- Reintroduce the reserved shrimp into the skillet, delicately coating them with the fragrant sauce and ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Enhance the dish with a judicious sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring the seasoning to personal preference.
- Garnish the scampi with a generous shower of chopped parsley and a delicate dusting of Parmesan cheese, adding visual appeal and complementary flavors.
- Serve the shrimp scampi immediately alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp to ensure the best flavor and texture in your scampi.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery if left in the pan too long.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for the most authentic and bright flavor profile.
- If following a gluten-free diet, replace wheat pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg