Easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
Easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delightful dish featuring plump shrimp in a zesty garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients for a smooth cooking experience.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp in an even layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add Lemon Juice & Season: Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the garlic mixture. Stir well to combine before adding back the cooked shrimp.
- Toss with Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss it into the skillet with shrimp and sauce, mixing until well coated.
- Serve & Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley over everything before serving immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg