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Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi

Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi

Cheesecake Factory’s Shrimp Scampi is a luxurious blend of garlic-butter shrimp and pasta in a white wine lemon sauce, perfect for an indulgent meal. With simple ingredients and customizable options, it's a dish that's both restaurant-worthy and easy to recreate at home.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz angel hair or linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a mild kick
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (optional for thinning sauce if needed

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

Prepare the Shrimp

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Garlic and Shrimp

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant (don’t let it brown). Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Scampi Sauce

  • In the same skillet, pour in the white wine and stir, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom (this is where the flavor lives!). Let the wine simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. Then, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the lemon juice.

Combine and Toss

  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick or dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Season and Serve

  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.