Description
Culinary magic unfolds with Cheesecake Factory’s shrimp scampi linguine, bringing restaurant-quality flavors straight to home kitchens. Succulent shrimp nestled in garlic-butter sauce and perfectly cooked pasta promise a restaurant-worthy meal you can savor without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340g) linguine
Seafood/Pasta Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- ¼ cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (optional, for a richer sauce)
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge linguine and cook until perfectly tender with a slight bite. Carefully extract 1/2 cup of starchy water before draining, then delicately coat pasta with olive oil to prevent clumping.
- Season succulent shrimp with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and fiery red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium flame. Gently introduce shrimp, allowing them to dance and transform into a beautiful pink hue with translucent centers. Tenderly transfer cooked shrimp to a waiting plate.
- Utilize the same skillet as a flavor canvas. Melt butter until it shimmers, then introduce minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for a brief moment. Cascade white wine and broth into the pan, using a wooden spoon to liberate delicious caramelized bits clinging to the surface. Allow the liquid to simmer and concentrate its flavors.
- Brighten the developing sauce with a zesty burst of lemon juice and delicate zest. Introduce heavy cream to create a luxurious texture, stirring until the mixture achieves a velvety consistency. Carefully fold linguine into the sauce, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley throughout the dish, creating layers of flavor. Gently reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp, allowing them to warm through. If the sauce feels too dense, splash in reserved pasta water to achieve ideal creaminess.
- Artfully plate the linguine, arranging shrimp with precision. Garnish with additional Parmesan, a sprinkle of parsley, and a wedge of lemon for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately to capture the dish’s peak temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Perfectly cook shrimp by avoiding overcrowding the pan, ensuring each piece gets direct heat and develops a beautiful golden sear without steaming.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, preferably wild-caught and deveined to simplify preparation.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes, making the dish adaptable for mild or bold palate preferences.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by substituting regular linguine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives without compromising the rich scampi flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg