Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi is a rich, buttery dish full of garlic, lemon, and tender shrimp, perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups white wine
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves chopped, for serving
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Season both sides of the shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping them once with tongs. Once cooked, set the shrimp aside on a plate.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden or silicone spoon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning until fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.