Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Copycat Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi Linguine, a delightful dish that brings restaurant-style comfort right into your kitchen. This creamy pasta features tender shrimp coated in a savory Cajun seasoning, complemented by a luscious garlic sauce that clings perfectly to linguine. Ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or simply a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to prepare yet impressively delicious. With its tantalizing blend of spices and rich textures, you’ll find this comforting meal becoming a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb linguine
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup red onion or shallots (diced)
- 1 tbsp garlic paste or chopped garlic
- 1 ½ cup dry white grape juice
- Parmesan cheese (for garnishing)
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and salt. Bread the shrimp with panko and parmesan cheese.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimp until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- In a large nonstick skillet, sauté onions and garlic in butter until fragrant. Deglaze with grape juice and cook off for one minute.
- Add heavy cream and seasonings; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine with the sauce and top with fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg