Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe (Better Than The Restaurant)

This Red Lobster shrimp scampi recipe combines perfectly cooked shrimp with a decadent scampi sauce. If you love garlic, white wine, butter, and lemon juice you're going to love this stuff. Not to mention, this is about as easy as making shrimp scampi gets - just 5 minutes of prep work is all that's required to make it.

The Best Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Let's be honest. We've all gone to Red Lobster at some point just for their endless shrimp and cheddar bay biscuits. And although those two things are great, I think the best thing on the menu is the shrimp scampi.

I mean, the Red Lobster shrimp scampi has to be the best one ever created. Right?! 

But, even if you've never been to a Red Lobster before, I think you're going to fall in love with this shrimp scampi recipe. From the simple yet flavorful sauce to the crispy pan-fried shrimp, it really doesn't get better than this.

Now, while this scampi is delicious on its own, I think it's even better when you pair it with these Red Lobster brussel sprouts and some crusty bread like this Longhorn Steakhouse bread. Not only does pairing the three together make this dish more of a "full meal," but the brussel sprouts taste incredible dipped in the scampi sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

The sauce. The shrimp scampi sauce in this recipe is really simple, yet the result is nothing short of amazing. After one taste, you'll be hooked!

Versatile. You can serve this Red Lobster shrimp scampi copycat recipe for an appetizer or dinner. Either way, it's the perfect easy recipe for hosting.

Quick and easy. The entire recipe will take you just 20 minutes to make, and the majority of the time is just waiting for the shrimp to cook.

Ingredients

Only a handful of simple ingredients are required to make this copycat Red Lobster shrimp scampi, and those ingredients are: 

• ½ lb. medium shrimp (fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp, thawed)
• ½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic paste (or minced garlic)
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (or salted butter)
• 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped parsley, to garnish

How To Make Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

1. Cook the shrimp. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp and cook them for 2 minutes or until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet. 

2. Make the sauce. In the same skillet, add the garlic paste and cook until fragrant. Stir in the wine and lemon juice and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half.

3. Finish the dish. Stir the herbs and butter into the sauce, and place the shrimp back in the skillet. Sprinkle everything with parmesan cheese and toss the shrimp gently to coat it in the sauce. Serve the shrimp warm, with some extra lemon slices on the side and garnished with chopped parsley.

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Leave the tales on the shrimp since they look good, make the shrimp easy to eat, and enhance the flavor. 
• Stir the shrimp around the skillet and flip them over while they cook.
• Add Italian seasoning to the sauce for even more flavor.
• Squeeze lemon on the shrimp before serving to brighten up the flavors of the sauce.

How To Store Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

In the fridge: Store the cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the shrimp to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Put the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat with a little wine or chicken broth, and place a lid on the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly warm.

FAQs About This Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Can you use frozen shrimp?

Yes. If you want to use frozen shrimp, just make sure that you defrost it in the fridge overnight or thaw it in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes.

What is the sauce of shrimp scampi made of?

Shrimp scampi sauce is made of garlic, butter, white wine, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It's a simple light sauce that coats the crispy shrimp, but it packs a ton of flavor.

Is Red Lobster endless shrimp over?

Yes, as of now, Red Lobster endless shrimp is over. It most recently ran from September 6th, 2022 to November 6th. Odds are that Red Lobster will bring back the endless shrimp at that time this year. 

What shrimp are endless at Red Lobster?

When the endless shrimp promotion is going on, the shrimp that are endless at Red Lobster is the parmesan bacon shrimp scampi, Argentine red shrimp, shrimp linguine alfredo, Walt's favorite shrimp, and the garlic shrimp scampi. 

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• Red Lobster stuffed mushrooms
• Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp
• Olive Garden chicken scampi
• Panda Express honey walnut shrimp
• Cheesecake Factory pasta carbonara
• Benihana fried rice