Description
Garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi inspired by Red Lobster, ready in under 30 minutes. A comforting, flavorful seafood dish perfect for pairing with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning, divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Old Bay.
- Sauté shrimp in olive oil (2 mins per side), then remove from pan.
- In same pan, sauté garlic, then add wine/broth, lemon juice, and remaining Old Bay. Simmer 5 mins.
- Reduce heat; whisk in butter gradually until melted.
- Return shrimp to pan, cook 1–2 mins.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp—once they’re pink and firm, they’re ready.
- For non-alcoholic version, use chicken broth.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins