Copy Cat Red Lobster's Shrimp Scampi - Recipe Diaries (2024)

No reason to go to Red Lobster when you can make this shrimp scampi dish at home in under 20 minutes. This dish is WW friendly and Low Carb friendly depending on what you serve with it or just eat it as is.

I can't believe I've had this blog for over 10 years now and I haven't shared a recipe for shrimp scampi with everyone yet.

If you like more Shrimp Recipes please try Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp, One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Grilled Shrimp Scampi Flat Bread Pizza, or Olive Garden's Baked Tilpia with Shrimp.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Shrimp scampi is one of my favorite dishes to get at an Italian restaurant but those are super loaded with butter. Enter in light butter. I just love using I Can't Believe it's not Butter "light version."

I'm not sponsored by them or anything I just really love using that in my dishes to get that same butter taste or their I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray.

I'll spritz that stuff on my bagels to get them toasted on the top. You can find these items next to the other kinds of butter located in your grocery store.

My favorite way to eat shrimp scampi is with pasta and I'm not afraid to eat pasta! 1 cup of pasta (depending on what type of pasta it is) is around 5 to 6 smart points.

Ingredients for Shrimp Scampi

• Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Olive oil - Look for olive oils that are labeled as extra virgin, cold-pressed, and unfiltered for the highest quality.
• Garlic, finely chopped - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
• Chicken stock - When purchasing canned diced tomatoes, it is important to read the label and choose a product with no added salt or sugar if you are looking for a healthier option.
• Lemon, Juice only - This adds a nice burst of citrus flavor to the marinade to help enhance the choice of protein. Use freshly squeezed over bottled juice.
• Unsalted butter is the most commonly used type of butter in baking, as it allows for more control over the amount of salt in the recipe.
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Shrimp Scampi

1. Heat cast iron skillet and add olive oil.
2. Add shrimp and cook until tender and no longer translucent, reduce heat. Remove Shrimp and set aside.
3. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Do not allow garlic to brown - it will make it bitter.
4. Add chicken stock and lemon juice.
5. Cook until chicken stock is reduced by half.
6. Reduce heat to low, and add butter. If pan is too hot, the butter will separate.
7. Add shrimp back into sauce, add parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serving Size: equally divide into ¼ servings.

What to serve with Shrimp Scampi

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuitsare a copy recipe of their famous biscuits at Red Lobster.

Shrimp scampi is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be served in many different ways. Some great options to pair with shrimp scampi include pasta or rice, as well as vegetables like Smoked Asparagus, broccoli, or roasted tomatoes.

Additionally, a fresh green salad or bread can also be a great accompaniment to this dish. To add an extra burst of flavor, you can also sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese or squeeze a lemon wedge over the top of the shrimp scampi.

Overall, the possibilities are endless when it comes to pairing this classic seafood dish with complementary flavors and textures.

How to make Shrimp Scampi Lower in Sodium

Sad to say this, but I've tried making this dish lower in sodium but it isn't possible because of the Shrimp. Shrimp tend to be higher sodium seafood so you need to find unsalted butter and use a low sodium chicken stock if you're watching your sodium intake.

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