Description
Copycat Cheesecake Factory shrimp scampi linguine brings restaurant-quality seafood pasta to home kitchens. Garlic-infused butter sauce and succulent shrimp create a restaurant-worthy dish you can easily master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340g) linguine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 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 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt (for boiling water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a vigorous boil. Cook linguine until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of starchy water before draining. Lightly coat pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Shrimp Searing: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp in olive oil until they turn pink and translucent. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Sauce Foundation: Using the same skillet, melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic. Pour in white wine and broth, scraping up any caramelized bits. Reduce liquid to concentrate flavors, creating a rich base.
- Sauce Refinement: Add lemon juice and zest to brighten the sauce. Incorporate heavy cream, stirring until smooth and velvety. Fold linguine into the sauce, ensuring complete coverage and flavor absorption.
- Final Assembly: Integrate Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley throughout the dish. Return shrimp to the skillet, warming them gently. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plating and Presentation: Elegantly arrange linguine and shrimp on serving plates. Garnish with additional Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Master Pasta Water: Reserve starchy cooking liquid to adjust sauce consistency and enhance overall flavor binding.
- Control Shrimp Cooking: Sear briefly over medium heat to prevent rubbery texture, ensuring translucent pink centers indicate perfect doneness.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Add cream gradually and stir constantly to prevent separation, creating smooth, silky sauce without curdling.
- Herb and Cheese Freshness: Sprinkle Parmesan and parsley just before serving to maintain vibrant color and maximize aromatic impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg