Copycat Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi Linguine
A delicious recreation of the Cheesecake Factory’s Shrimp Scampi Linguine, featuring tender shrimp in a creamy, lemony sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz linguine
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine is reduced by half.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make it pescatarian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg