shrimp scampi red lobster recipe
Discover the ultimate shrimp scampi red lobster recipe that brings restaurant flavors to your kitchen! 🍤✨ Perfect for seafood lovers!
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet For sautéing shrimp and garlic.
- 1 Large pot For boiling pasta.
- 1 Measuring Cups For measuring ingredients.
- 1 Measuring Spoons For measuring ingredients.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound Shrimp Large, fresh or frozen shrimp.
Flavorings
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1/2 cup White Wine Dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
- 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped.
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
Pasta
- 8 ounces Linguine or Spaghetti Optional but recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients: shrimp, garlic, butter, lemon juice, white wine, parsley, red pepper flakes, and pasta.
Shrimp Preparation
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
Cooking Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
Sautéing Garlic
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking Shrimp
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Deglazing
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to lift flavorful bits from the pan.
Creating Sauce
- Stir in lemon juice and additional butter until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
Combining
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Finishing Touch
- Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes. Toss and serve with lemon wedges.