Description
Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi is a flavorful seafood dish that brings together succulent shrimp and pasta in a savory garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using. Stir gently.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with shrimp; toss until well combined.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like basil or thyme.
- Swap shrimp for scallops or chicken for a different twist on this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg