Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

Guest: Lynda from PA. 2011-08-14
I made individual dishes for my husband and I and I used 1 Tblsp of the white wine and put garlic salt and garlic powder in the butter mixture. Then sprinkled the shrimp with the ranch powder and it turned out just like red lobsters. My husband stated it was even better than red lobsters.

Guest: Dennis 2008-12-08
I used a combination of all these different recipes and man it is delicious. 1/4 cup chablis wine, 1 package hidden valley ranch mix, garlic, 1/2 cup butter (non salted), parsley flakes, salt and pepper and 1 lemon squeezed. Melt butter and mix all ingredients in baking dish, then broil on high for 5-7 minutes or until done.

Guest: Anonymous 2006-10-17
this is close, we have made variations 3 or 4 times, Red Lobsters is more buttery.. the ranch and a touch of shredded parmesan makes a big difference. But i was wondering, does anyone know what type of butter they use as it is far more flavorful.

bippi 2005-12-13
The key to this is a good, dry, pinot grigio...and make sure you cook it to the point of reduction. Without mentioning names, a bright, opaque yellow bottle is the best stuff. Go a little easy compared to what this recipe calls for. Make sure you have fresh, real, butter.

ruanich1975 2012-03-15
I found it impossible to 'combine' the wine and butter. You can't mix oil and water? Or am I missing something. Please help...I loved the shrimp taste, but not nearly like the Red Lobster dish.

IrishLeslie43 2007-01-13
Too much wine. Not at all like Red Lobster's Scampi. Best scampi I ever had was from Delaney's in Anaheim, California. Anyone have the recipe?

Guest: MommaDsGirl 2010-03-09
I agree with most other reviews that the amount of wine called for in this recipe really does just ruin it. After reading the reviews, I made it with a quarter cup of wine and the ranch dressing powder that I had seen suggested by another reviewer. That little touch makes it INCREDIBLY close to the Red Lobster favorite.

Guest: Anonymous 2007-05-31
Icky is exactly right. Just as most of the other reviews have said, way too much wine!!!

mimidoll 2005-05-04
I found this recipe on several sites, unfortunately, because it's not even close. I made it and was very disappointed. Way too much wine, plus Red Lobster's shrimp scampi has some sort of powdered/granular seasoning on it. Does anyone know what that is?

speed338 2004-03-09
Entirely wrong recipe. I have a cooking website dyn and my site's recipe says to use, 1 Tbsp white wine, 1 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 T butter, 1 tsp Paul Prudhomme's seafood magic seasoning. This is the base recipe. Add salt+pepper, oregano/basil/sage (italianize your dish, if you want), feta cheese (if you want mediterranenean), and definitely add a slight squeeze of lemon juice, and more butter if you want. Great recipe.

thazelwood 2003-07-07
I tried this recipe and it is entirely too much wine. It probably should be about 1/4 cup and some parmesean cheese possibly added. Melt the butter first.

Guest: FTW Lisa 2010-07-31
I certainly wish I had read the reviews first. Unfortunately I thought the wine didn't sound right so I left it out. Then I added more butter. I ruined perfectly good shrimp just because I didn't read the reviews first. The picture said it all in the beginning. It was way too much liquid. Will try some of the review recipe variations next time. Was fun to try something new though.

Guest: surpise 2010-05-24
im am going to try this but your comments scare me if i should try it :):(

Guest: Michigan Tom 2009-02-04
My Version is GREAT! Better than R.L. shrimp scampi.... I used thawd frozen shrimp 30 warmed in hot water and drained (set aside) in fry pan mix 1/3 stick butter and equal amount olive oil 1/2 tsp of McCormick Grinder Italian Herb dash of McC. Lemon Herb or Lemon juice of half lemon, 1/2 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk season mix, Garlic powder or crushed clove of fresh, dash of parsley flakes. bring this mix to temperature to blend butter, olive oil and seasoning. When Hot add 1/4 cup Sweet white wine and bring to boil. Mix while heating to render down the wine a bit. Add shrimp and heat completely! This is fantastic!!!!!!

Guest: Cindy 2009-01-31
I tried the original recipe, and as many comments stated, it wasn't even close. I tried Dennis' recipe and added a couple touches including garlic and came up with this - which I believe, is the PERFECT rendition of RL shrimp scampi- 1/4 cup Chabli wine 1 pkg Hidden Valley buttermilk ranch dressing mix 1/2 cup salted butter melted 1 tbsp parsley flakes 1 lemon squeezed 1 heaping tbsp fresh garlic minced 1 lb fresh shrimp - deveined and dried. Mix all together. Marinade at least one hour. Broil 5-7 minutes.