Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat

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4.7

60 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat

Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat replicates the classic shrimp scampi featuring medium peeled shrimp cooked in a buttery white wine, garlic, and lemon sauce. Aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme add herbal complexity. Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley finish the dish, providing a rich and bright complement to the succulent shrimp.

Description

This shrimp scampi begins with seasoning shrimp before a quick sauté in olive oil until pink and tender. Garlic is then gently cooked, followed by deglazing the pan with white wine and lemon juice, reducing to concentrate the flavors. A blend of dried herbs infuses the sauce with a savory essence, while gradual incorporation of butter creates a smooth, rich finish.

The shrimp are returned to the sauce along with fresh parsley and topped with grated Parmesan cheese to add a subtle saltiness and creaminess. The dish showcases a balance of buttery richness, bright acidity, and aromatic herbs, ideal served immediately to maintain the shrimp’s texture.

This straightforward preparation highlights fresh shrimp with a glossy, flavorful sauce that pairs well with pasta, crusty bread, or rice for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon basil dried
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary dried
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  3. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme.
  4. Stir in butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, until melted and smooth.
  5. Sir in shrimp and parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.
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