Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
Savor a delightful Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi made with succulent shrimp and rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti or linguine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer gently while stirring occasionally until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Combine drained pasta with the shrimp mixture, tossing until well coated. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your dish by adding vegetables such as spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg