Description
Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi is a seafood delight that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for special gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it over pasta or enjoy it as an appetizer—either way, your guests will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Place shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side).
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes, mixing gently.
- Remove from heat, add parsley, and stir in any remaining butter.
- Serve immediately over pasta or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 225mg