The Red Lobster Secret Menu Hack For Better Garlic Shrimp Scampi - Tasting Table

"We have a secret menu hack at Red Lobster that you should try, and it involves turning that standard order of Garlic Shrimp Scampi (which comes baked in a garlic sauce and served with a wedge of lemon) into a gluten-free dish. While this hack may sound like too simple of a change, the gluten-free version of Garlic Shrimp Scampi may actually be better."

"According to some customers, the gluten-free option has an even butterier flavor than its standard counterpart, which makes it all the richer in taste. Plenty of sufferers of celiac disease have lauded Red Lobster's Garlic Shrimp Scampi as a go-to dish on its gluten-free menu. Commenters on Find Me Gluten-Free have noted that it "tasted great," describing the dish as both "delicious" and "amazing." But you don't have to adhere to a gluten-free diet to enjoy the Red Lobster menu item."

"Now, you may be wondering what ingredient in Red Lobster's Garlic Shrimp Scampi contains gluten in the first place. On the surface, the answer to that question appears to be nothing. In fact, the chain's allergy guide confirms that there is no gluten identified within the ingredients. However, it is noted that there is a risk of potential contamination due to how (or likely where) the dish is cooked."

Red Lobster's Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a popular, affordable menu item served baked in garlic sauce with a lemon wedge. A secret menu hack allows customers to request the dish gluten-free, which many report delivers a richer, butterier flavor. Diners with celiac disease praise the gluten-free preparation as tasty and reliable. The chain's allergy guide lists no gluten-containing ingredients but warns of contamination risk, implying the gluten-free version may be cooked separately or with different cookware or ingredients. The gluten-free option is recommended both for gluten-sensitive diners and for anyone seeking a more buttery scampi experience.

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