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Red Lobster Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Red Lobster Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Recreate Red Lobster's famous garlic shrimp scampi at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender shrimp in a buttery, garlicky sauce that's ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • - 1 lb large shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Scampi Sauce:
  • - 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • - 6 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • - 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
  • - 8 oz linguine or angel hair pasta cooked according to package directions

Method
 

  1. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the pan: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  4. Make the sauce: In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Finish the dish: Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and cooked shrimp. Toss for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and Parmesan.
  7. **Serve:** Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp - they should be pink and slightly firm, not tough
- Save 1/2 cup pasta water before draining to help sauce stick to noodles if needed
- Fresh garlic makes a huge difference in flavor over pre-minced
- Use good quality low-sodium chicken broth for best results
 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 285
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat:** 17g
- Sodium: 420mg