Copycat Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi How To Make Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

1/4 tsp. baking soda

Kosher salt

1/2 lb. angel hair

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

3 tbsp. shredded Parmesan, plus more for serving

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 c. dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc

5 cloves garlic, peeled

2 c. heavy cream

1/2 red onion, diced

1 plum tomato, diced

1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt. Refrigerate 20 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain. Step 3Make the Parmesan breading: Whisk together all ingredients in a large shallow bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat, pressing to adhere breading.Step 4In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Using tongs, add shrimp to skillet. Cook until they curl and are pink and white, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Wipe out any remaining crumbs in skillet. Step 5Make the cream sauce: Return skillet to medium-high heat and add wine. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic. Stir occasionally, letting sauce reduce, 8 to 10 minutes.Step 6Add cream, stir, and bring to a simmer. Add onions and let simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.Step 7 Divide cooked pasta between plates and top with cream sauce and shrimp. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.

This Cheesecake Factory staple is a seafood lover’s dream! The richness of the cream sauce is balanced by the acid of the tomatoes and the herbaceousness of the fresh basil. To top it all off, you’ll add some golden bread crumbs to add a bit of crispy texture. This is one killer weeknight dinner! Serve with crispy broccoli or an arugula salad and you have a well-rounded meal. Made it? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!