Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi
Transport your taste buds to a gourmet dining experience with this Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi recipe—a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Juicy, perfectly seared shrimp are paired with delicate angel hair pasta and enveloped in a luxurious garlic butter and white wine sauce, elevated with a zing of fresh lemon juice and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, this vibrant and flavorful dish is ideal for a special date night or a hassle-free family dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this impressive meal strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease, making it a must-try for shrimp and pasta lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces Angel hair pasta
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and the reserved pasta water. Mix to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing to combine with the pasta and sauce.
Sprinkle the dish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 991 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 3054 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 143.1 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1466 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
