Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This tasty Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe is something you need to make as soon as you can.

This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who want to try something that tastes fancy but is actually really easy to make.

As always with copy-cat recipes as you have full control over the ingredients it’s always healthier than getting it from the restaurant.

Why You’ll Love This Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe is great for those who want to enjoy a fancy meal without having to spend an insane amount of money on food.

Me and my husband really enjoyed this recipe on our special date night with a glass of white wine, and it was super delicious. The creamy pasta is so tasty that anyone who tries it will be happy.

You can change up this meal in many ways by adding different kinds of veggies. If you are not a fan of shrimp or want to avoid it because of diet preferences, you can use tofu instead.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Red pepper flakes
• Cooked pasta or bread

How to Make This Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
2. In another bowl add flour, salt, and pepper and mix them well.
3. Dip the shrimp in the flour mixture.
4. Melt the butter and olive oil in a big pan.
5. Place the shrimp and fry for roughly 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is pink.
6. Remove the shrimp from the pan and let it cool down for a bit.
7. In the same pan, melt more butter and a little olive oil.
8. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic turns slightly brown.
9. Add the white wine and mix all the ingredients in the pan well.
10. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine gets a bit thicker.
11. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
12. Place the shrimp back in the pan and stir everything together.
13. Stir for a further one minute until everything is hot.
14. Stir in chopped parsley and it’s ready to go.

Kitchen Equipment

• Big frying pan
• Tongs or spatula
• Bowl for flour
• Knife and cutting board
• Grater

What to Eat with This Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This yummy Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe can be paired with a bunch of different sides such as Black Garlic Bread or a garden salad.

When it comes to beverages you can have this recipe with a glass of Pinot Grigio as the wine flavors go well with the lemony flavor of the meal.

If you are avoiding alcohol you can have this with sparkling water or a glass of iced tea.

Tips

• If you prefer this sauce to be a bit more creamy, you can add a little bit of heavy cream. Try not to add too much though, you don’t want it to be too thick.
• Feel free to add some veggies such as cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition
• You can use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles if you want a lower-carb recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes of course you can use frozen shrimp, but make sure you defrost them before you start coating them with flour.

What else can I use instead of white wine?

If you want to avoid using white wine you can feel free to use chicken broth or seafood broth.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Of course, you can make the sauce ahead of time and cook the shrimp when you are ready to eat. The recipe does taste much nicer when cooked fresh!

Wrapping Up

Now you have learned how to make this tasty Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe, you don’t need to spend too much money making a fancy dish.

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Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: American, ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

Total time

35

minutes

Learn how to make Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe with shrimp, garlic, and lemon sauce. Simple steps, incredible flavors!"

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and cleaned

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• Salt and pepper

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup white wine

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• Red pepper flakes

• Cooked pasta or bread

Directions

• Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
• In another bowl add flour, salt, and pepper and mix them well.
• Dip the shrimp in the flour mixture.
• Melt the butter and olive oil in a big pan.
• Place the shrimp and fry for roughly 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is pink.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and let it cool down for a bit.
• In the same pan, melt more butter and a little olive oil.
• Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic turns slightly brown.
• Add the white wine and mix all the ingredients in the pan well.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine gets a bit thicker.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
• Place the shrimp back in the pan and stir everything together.
• Stir for a further one minute until everything is hot.
• Stir in chopped parsley and it's ready to go.

Notes

• If you prefer this sauce to be a bit more creamy, you can add a little bit of heavy cream. Try not to add too much though, you don't want it to be too thick.
• Feel free to add some veggies such as cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition
• You can use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles if you want a lower-carb recipe.