Description
Red lobster shrimp scampi blends tender shrimp with a zesty garlic butter sauce. Succulent prawns swim in white wine and lemon, creating a classic seafood dish that delights diners across America.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp (uncooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) white cooking wine
- 4 tsps minced garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Juice from half a lemon
- Parmesan cheese (grated, as desired for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color and appear fully opaque.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and melt butter, creating a smooth, glossy base.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously for 30 seconds until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring white cooking wine and lemon juice, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly across the developing sauce, distributing flavors thoroughly.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing them in the sauce to ensure complete coverage and reheat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and generously garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Optional: Scatter fresh chopped parsley on top for additional color and herbal brightness before serving immediately.
Notes
- Select large, fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they are deveined and peeled before cooking.
- Control heat carefully when sautéing shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for authentic flavor depth and balanced acidity.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or using gluten-free breadcrumbs for coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg