Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi (30-Minute Recipe Copycat)
This Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe is a copycat of the restaurant’s! You can make a mouthwatering garlic shrimp scampi in 30 minutes!
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 1/2 cups white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed (1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season both sides of the shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes. Use tongs to flip shrimp over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up the bits in the pan with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning. Cook until the butter melts into the sauce.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
I used frozen, raw wild caught extra large peeled and deveined shrimp in this recipe. Frozen shrimp tends to cost less than fresh shrimp. When using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels before you begin to cook.
How to thaw frozen shrimp:
The day of: Place the frozen shrimp into a large bowl and fill with cold water. Stir to break the frozen shrimp apart. The shrimp will be thawed in 10-15 minutes. Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator the night before. Shrimp will thaw by morning. I like to keep the tails on for presentation but you can remove them before you cook the shrimp if you prefer. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The day of: Place the frozen shrimp into a large bowl and fill with cold water. Stir to break the frozen shrimp apart. The shrimp will be thawed in 10-15 minutes. Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator the night before. Shrimp will thaw by morning. I like to keep the tails on for presentation but you can remove them before you cook the shrimp if you prefer. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 401cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 942mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg