Are you ready to cook up a delicious Italian-inspired dish right in your kitchen? Let’s make Easy Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden, a fantastic meal that’s not just tasty but also fun to prepare! This recipe is perfect for foodie lovers and it’s packed with flavor. Let’s get started.

INGREDIENTS:

Here are the all ingredients used in this shrimp scampi olive garden recipe:

1 pound Thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 pound Uncooked jumbo shrimp Peeled, deveined, tails removed, and fully thawed
8 tbsp Butter Divided
6 cloves Garlic Minced
¼ tbsp Red pepper flakes
2 cups Dry white wine
½ tbsp Lemon Juiced
2 tbsp Heavy cream
1 cup Fresh asparagus Cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup Roma tomatoes Diced
Salt and pepper To taste
Parmesan or Romano cheese For Servings

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How to Make Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden:

Prepare the Pasta

Cook the thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauté the Shrimp

In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the jumbo shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

Make the Scampi Sauce

In the same skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and melt it
Pour in the dry white wine and lemon juice, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the Vegetables and Pasta

Add the fresh asparagus pieces and diced Roma tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and heat everything together for 1-2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve

Place the cooked pasta on plates, and spoon the delicious Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden mixture over the top.
Sprinkle it with Parmesan or Romano cheese for an extra burst of flavor.

NOTES

Variations and Substitutions:

You can use linguine or fettuccine pasta instead of thin spaghetti.
If you prefer a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes to your taste.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.

Storage: Store any leftover Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Serve With: Pair this delightful dish with a fresh green salad and some garlic breadsticks for the complete Olive Garden experience.

Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden (Copycat)

Angela A. Pierce

Are you ready to cook up a delicious Italian-inspired dish right in your kitchen? Let's make Easy Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden, a fantastic meal that's not just tasty but also fun to prepare! This recipe is perfect for food lovers, and it's packed with flavor. Let's get started.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Skillet
1 Pasta Pot
1 Colander

Ingredients

1 pound Thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 pound Uncooked jumbo shrimp Peeled, deveined, tails removed, and fully thawed
8 tbsp Butter Divided
6 cloves Garlic Minced
¼ tbsp Red pepper flakes
2 cups Dry white wine
½ tbsp Lemon Juiced
2 tbsp Heavy cream
1 cup Fresh asparagus Cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup Roma tomatoes Diced
Salt and pepper To taste
Parmesan or Romano cheese For Servings

Instructions

Prepare the Pasta

Cook the thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauté the Shrimp

In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the jumbo shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

Make the Scampi Sauce

In the same skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and melt it
Pour in the dry white wine and lemon juice, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the Vegetables and Pasta

Add the fresh asparagus pieces and diced Roma tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and heat everything together for 1-2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Place the cooked pasta on plates, and spoon the delicious Shrimp Scampi Olive Garden mixture over the top.
Sprinkle it with Parmesan or Romano cheese for an extra burst of flavor.