Make Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Pasta Copycat at Home
Experience the iconic flavors of Red Lobster right in your kitchen with this easy-to-follow shrimp scampi pasta recipe. Bursting with buttery, garlicky goodness, it’s a restaurant-quality meal that you can enjoy any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- Linguine pasta
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Non-alcoholic white wine alternative
- Fresh lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Thaw shrimp if frozen, peel and devein if necessary, and pat them dry. Mince garlic, chop parsley, and measure out the non-alcoholic white wine alternative and lemon juice.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, reserving 1 to 1 ½ cups of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Melt half of the unsalted butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Increase heat to medium-high, add shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Build the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, pour in the non-alcoholic white wine alternative, and deglaze the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Turn off heat, whisk in remaining unsalted butter, then stir in fresh lemon juice and half of the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Add drained linguine and cooked shrimp back into the skillet, tossing everything together and adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasonings, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve immediately. Optionally, add grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Ensure shrimp are not overcooked for the best texture. Always use fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley for optimal flavor. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.