Description
This Delicious Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe is a quick and flavorful 30-minute meal featuring tender, butter-infused shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, and lemon juice, tossed with linguine for a perfect seafood pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Pasta
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Prepare the linguine or spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Melt butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the white wine and fresh lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Cook shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Season the sauce: Stir in red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Toss pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together ensuring the pasta is well coated with the shrimp and sauce.
- Serve: Plate immediately and garnish with extra fresh parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice can alter the taste.
- White wine can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred or to avoid alcohol.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- To keep shrimp tender, avoid overcooking; they should be just pink and opaque.
- Parsley can be substituted with fresh basil or cilantro for a different herbaceous note.
