Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Factory Recipe 45

COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add shrimp; turn to coat, shaking off excess flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add shallot. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic cloves; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by about half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir in tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. To serve, spoon sauce into shallow dishes. Top with pasta and shrimp and if desired, additional basil.

SHRIMP SCAMPI -- CHEESECAKE FACTORY RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Directions Soak shrimp in milk for 15 minutes. Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in large sauce pan over medium high heat. Combine flour, parmesan, salt, pepper and cayenne in medium bowl. Dredge the shrimp in this mixture, making sure they are well coated. Fry shrimp along with whole garlic in oil until shrimp are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add more oil as necessary. Remove cooked shrimp and set aside. Leave garlic in pan being careful to stir frequently to avoid burning. When all the shrimp are cooked, add wine to the garlic in the pan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and let wine reduce by 1/2 about 15 minutes. Add cream and bring back to a boil, turn heat to low simmer another 10 minutes. Add basil, shallot, tomato & cheese. Stir & cook for a minute or so to slightly soften tomatoes and melt the cheese. Add shrimp & remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing. Serve sauce over pasta and place shrimp on top. Soak shrimp in milk for 15 minutes. Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in large sauce pan over medium high heat. Combine flour, parmesan, salt, pepper and cayenne in medium bowl. Dredge the shrimp in this mixture, making sure they are well coated. Fry shrimp along with whole garlic in oil until shrimp are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add more oil as necessary. Remove cooked shrimp and set aside. Leave garlic in pan being careful to stir frequently to avoid burning. When all the shrimp are cooked, add wine to the garlic in the pan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and let wine reduce by 1/2 about 15 minutes. Add cream and bring back to a boil, turn heat to low simmer another 10 minutes. Add basil, shallot, tomato & cheese. Stir & cook for a minute or so to slightly soften tomatoes and melt the cheese. Add shrimp & remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing. Serve sauce over pasta and place shrimp on top.