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Creamy Copycat Cheesecake Shrimp Scampi


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  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: thirty five minutes
  • Yield: four servings

Description

This Copycat Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi delivers tender jumbo shrimp coated lightly in Parmesan, tossed with angel hair pasta, and finished in a rich garlic cream sauce. The dish balances creamy texture with fresh herbs and tomatoes, creating a restaurant style pasta that feels indulgent yet comforting and perfect for home cooking.


Ingredients

Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on

Kosher salt

All purpose flour

Finely grated Parmesan cheese such as Cabot Premium Parmesan or Tillamook Parmesan

Freshly ground black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Unsalted butter

Shallot finely chopped

Garlic cloves finely chopped

Low sodium chicken broth

Apple cider vinegar

Heavy cream

Angel hair pasta

Plum tomato finely chopped

Fresh basil finely chopped plus more for serving

Additional grated Parmesan for garnish


Instructions

Season the shrimp evenly with kosher salt and set aside briefly

In a shallow bowl combine flour grated Parmesan black pepper and cayenne until well mixed

Add the shrimp to the coating mixture and gently press so the coating adheres evenly

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering

Cook the shrimp in a single layer turning once until pink and lightly crisp then remove and set aside

Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat

Add olive oil and butter and allow the butter to melt fully

Cook the shallot and garlic while stirring until fragrant and lightly golden

Season with salt then pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar

Bring to a gentle boil and let the liquid reduce until nearly evaporated

Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream allowing it to simmer until slightly thickened

Cook the pasta in well salted boiling water until just tender then drain

Add the pasta to the cream sauce and toss gently to coat

Stir in chopped tomato and fresh basil and season with salt and pepper

Divide pasta into bowls arrange shrimp on top and finish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil

Notes

Use jumbo shrimp for the best texture and presentation

Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre shredded cheese

Do not overcook the shrimp as they can become rubbery

Allow the sauce to reduce properly before adding cream for deeper flavor

A splash of warm pasta water can be added if the sauce thickens too much

  • Prep Time: fifteen minutes
  • Cook Time: twenty minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Italian inspired