Description
Seafood enthusiasts will delight in this Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi, a classic Italian-American dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home kitchens. Succulent shrimp swim in a garlic-butter sauce, promising a quick, elegant meal that transports diners straight to coastal dining bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) spaghetti or linguine
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge pasta into the boiling water, cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes until reaching al dente texture, then drain thoroughly.
- Place a skillet on medium heat, combine butter and olive oil, allowing the mixture to become frothy and hot.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Carefully place raw shrimp into the heated skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until they transform to a vibrant pink color and appear translucent.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice across the shrimp and optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes for additional warmth and complexity.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the skillet with cooked shrimp, gently tossing to ensure even coating and distribution of flavors.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Opt for wild-caught shrimp for more robust flavor and sustainable seafood choice.
- Use freshly minced garlic instead of pre-chopped for maximum aromatic intensity and authentic taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on heat preference, starting with a pinch and increasing gradually.
- Cook shrimp just until they turn pink to prevent rubbery texture and maintain delicate tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg