How To Make Copycat Shrimp Linguine Alfredo Red Lobster
Copycat Red Lobster Shrimp Linguini Alfredo is a homemade version of the popular dish from Red Lobster. It features tender shrimp sautéed in butter and garlic, served over linguini pasta, and coated in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting seafood pasta dish that replicates the flavors of the restaurant favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Linguini Pasta
- 1 1/2 or 2 Ibs Shrimp Medium Peeled And Deveined
- 5-6 Large Cloves Of Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Shrimp Stock
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2-3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes Crushed
- 2-3 Cups Heavy Cream
- 6 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tsp Salt And Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water. Cook the linguini pasta according to package instructions, usually it takes 8-10 minutes then drain and let aside.
- While the cooking the pasta, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Then Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- After cooking, Remove shrimp from the pan and let aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over the medium heat then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. You've to add cheese and gradually whisk in the another grated Parmesan cheese until your sauce thickens for about 3- 5 minutes.
- Season the mixture with black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning, Stir occasionally to avoid lumps and everything will be well combined.
- Add the cooked linguini and shrimp back into the pan with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly and garnish it with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a refreshing twist. enjoy your red lobster style shrimp linguini Alfredo!!
Notes
• Make sure you should Cooking the shrimp separately to stay them tender and juicy.
• Reserve some pasta water before draining the linguini. The starchy water can help adjust the sauce’s consistency if it becomes too thick.
• Allow the shrimp linguini Alfredo to cool to room temperature before storing. Do not leave it out for more than 2 hours.