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Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat

Delicious Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat You’ll Love

A delightful Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat recipe, featuring buttery shrimp in a rich white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scampi
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can be replaced with butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced for aroma
  • 1/2 cup White Wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up bits and reducing for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in dried herbs and simmer to infuse flavors.
  6. Reduce heat and mix in unsalted butter until melted and creamy.
  7. Combine the shrimp back into the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This recipe is simple yet elegant, ideal for a delicious home-cooked meal instead of fast food. Enjoy fresh ingredients for the best flavor!

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