Description

Craving a restaurant-style dinner without leaving home? This Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi brings all the garlicky, buttery, lemon-kissed flavors of the classic dish straight to your kitchen. It’s a perfect quick dinner, easy recipe, or even a special treat for seafood lovers that comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender shrimp are seared and tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with white wine, lemon, and parsley, then layered over delicate angel hair pasta. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a romantic date night meal, or a luxurious weeknight dinner, this recipe hits every note—bold, bright, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
8 oz angel hair pasta
3 tbsp butter (divided)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth + lemon)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil angel hair pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Sauté the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil over medium-high. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce: Add remaining butter to the same skillet. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze: Pour in the wine (or broth/lemon combo) and simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping the pan and letting it reduce by half.
Bring It Together: Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat.
Add Pasta: Add cooked pasta and toss gently with tongs. Use pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan (if using). Serve hot with crusty bread or a crisp salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes