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Cooking Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi at Home

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine for a more authentic flavor
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano and thyme
  • Red pepper flakes to taste (optional for a bit of heat)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp:

  • Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Shrimp:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth (or white wine) and lemon juice. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has reduced slightly.

Combine Shrimp and Sauce:

  • Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the shrimp through.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp scampi and stir to combine. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.