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Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
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This Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe delivers a restaurant-quality seafood dish bursting with bold garlic flavor, tender shrimp, and a buttery lemon sauce. Quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for family meals or entertaining, offering authentic Red Lobster taste with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • Cooked pasta (angel hair or linguine) or crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure the best sear when cooking.
  2. Sauté Garlic in Butter: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, to develop a rich, aromatic flavor.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
  4. Deglaze and Add Lemon: Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for about a minute to reduce slightly, then stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
  5. Finish with Parsley and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp when possible for better texture and flavor.
  • Do not overcook shrimp; cook just until pink and opaque for juicy bites.
  • Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for brighter flavor.
  • Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness.
  • Reserve some pasta water to help bind the sauce if serving with pasta.

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