Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
This Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi is a delicious and classic dish that features tender shrimp cooked in a garlic-butter sauce with white wine and lemon juice. Finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner that brings the flavors of a seafood restaurant into your home.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ cups white wine or chicken broth
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Cook the Garlic: Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, without browning.
Make the Sauce: Add white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice to the skillet; increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid reduces by half.
Finish the Sauce: Lower heat to medium-low, stir in Italian seasoning and butter, and allow butter to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.