Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Fans of Olive Garden will love to make this Shrimp Scampi recipe at home. It tastes just like this classic Olive Garden recipe for a fraction of the price, and you will be shocked how easy it is to make and enjoy this at home.

The sauce is packed with flavor without being heavy. Even my kids that aren’t big asparagus fans will eat the veggie in this recipe. Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi is just an all around delicious main dish recipe. Make this today for a quick and easy meal that tastes like restaurant quality. If you love this Shrimp Scampi Recipe, you may also love this Shrimp Yakisoba.

Why You’ll Love this Copycat Shrimp Scampi Recipe

You are going to love being able to enjoy this at home. It is delicious enough for company but easy enough to cook during the week. Your family will love this easy shrimp scampi recipe.

Bright, garlicky, and buttery with just a kiss of heat—this shrimp scampi tastes like the restaurant favorite, but it’s ready in 15 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Tender shrimp, crisp-tender asparagus, and sweet diced tomatoes meet silky wine sauce that clings to delicate angel hair.

To complete the meal, try making Olive Garden’s Apple Crostata for dessert.

Shrimp Scampi Ingredients

• Raw Fresh Shrimp – Use large shrimp peeled and deveined. You can use frozen shrimp, but make sure to thaw it first.
• Angel Hair Pasta. You can substitute spaghetti noodles if you don’t have angel hair.
• Olive Oil – Easily use oil of your choice
• White Onion– sliced. If you have children that are picky, you can dice this finely instead.
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Dry White Wine – or cooking white wine – Try to use a good quality wine such as a Sav Blanc. Other ideas include Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.
• Minced Garlic. Minced is best but you can also use garlic powder in a pinch.
• Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spice
• Salt and pepper – Simple addition
• Stalks of Fresh Asparagus– Cut into 2 inch pieces. See How to Cut Asparagus
• Tomato- chopped with the seeds removed. You can even use cherry tomatoes
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – Delicious topping
• Fresh Parsley – chopped 

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How to Make Shrimp Scampi

Step 1 – Cook Pasta in a large pot. It is best to cook this al dente based on the package instructions. You don’t want it to be mushy.

Step 2 – Then heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Go ahead and add the sliced onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3 – Add in the minced garlic.  Let this cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic. Be sure not to overcook the garlic, or it will become bitter. Your kitchen will smell amazing.

Step 4 – Next, add the butter, white wine and red pepper flakes to the skillet.  Place the lid on and let the wine and lemon juice mixture simmer over over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.  

Step 5 – Add the shrimp and asparagus to the skillet and season with a little salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6 – Allow this to cook uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes. The shrimp should turn pink and will not look translucent. Cook until the asparagus is slightly tender. Just be careful not to overcook the asparagus.

Step 7 –Finally, once you have cooked the shrimp, toss the pasta and tomatoes into the skillet that has the shrimp mixture, until mixed completely. Top with the fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

Recipe Tips

• Asparagus – Asparagus will continue to to cook when you remove it from the heat, so make sure to cook it crispier than you like to avoid eating soggy asparagus.
• Cooking Shrimp – Shrimp only takes a few minutes to cook. Cook the shrimp when is pink.

Variations Ideas

• Zucchini Swap – Replace asparagus with thin zucchini ribbons or chopped broccoli.
• Creamy Scampi – Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream after reducing the wine/broth.
• Extra garlicky – Add 1–2 more cloves and finish with garlic-butter breadcrumbs on top.
• Other Additions – For a hint of lemon flavor, add in fresh lemon juice, bell peppers and red onion.

What to Serve with Shrimp Scampi?

• Asparagus. There is already asparagus in the dish but sometimes I will serve more on the side. It is a great way to get more veggies in the kiddos diet.

• Salad. Never underestimate how delicious a simple side salad is. Just use your favorite salad greens and vegetables.

• Breadsticks. These garlic bread cheese sticks are perfect for dipping into the pasta. You can also grab some crusty bread from the bakery and that would be delicious as well. Either option is great but bread is a must in our family.