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!
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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.
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, these Bisquick cheddar bay biscuits, or 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 You'll Love This Recipe
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 You'll Need
- Shrimp- fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp thawed.
- Olive oil- for cooking.
- Garlic paste- or minced garlic.
- White wine- for the sauce.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice- to brighten up the flavors.
- Italian seasoning- the perfect seasoning mix for the shrimp.
- Unsalted butter- or salted butter, but don't add any additional salt.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese- the secret ingredient that makes this so good.
- Chopped parsley- to garnish with.
How To Make Red Lobster's 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 on each side or until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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.
How To Store This 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen shrimp in this recipe?
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?
As of June 6th, 2023, Red Lobster brought back the endless shrimp and announced that it is here to stay!
What shrimp are endless at Red Lobster?
The parmesan bacon shrimp scampi, new tequila lime shrimp, new crispy dragon shrimp, garlic shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp skewer, parrot isle jumbo coconut shrimp, Walt's favorite shrimp, and shrimp linguini Alfredo.
More Copycat Recipes
- Red Lobster stuffed mushrooms
- Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp
- Olive Garden chicken scampi
- Panda Express honey walnut shrimp
- Cheesecake Factory pasta carbonara
- Benihana fried rice
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.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. medium shrimp
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp, if needed. You can leave the tales as they look good, plus enhance the flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, for around 5 minutes.
- Stir in herbs and butter, and place the shrimp back in.
- Sprinkle all with parmesan and toss gently until all is well combined.
- Serve shrimp warm, with some extra lemon slices on the side and garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 28g
Sam
This is spot on Red Lobster scampi. This totally hit the spot, thank you.
Suzie
If you want to take it up a notch use royal red shrimp if you can get them.
Travis
This is how you do a scampi.
Lizzy
The best, literally best, shrimp I have tried making.
Ryan
Such a good scampi recipe I was supremely impressed.
Norah
Dang this shrimp was good. Loved how easy it was to make too.
Daryl
This is how you make shrimp!!
Ryanrtya
My all time favorite shrimp this is banging.
Penny
This shrimp was bangin!