The Cheesecake Factory Bistro style copycat Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is for all my lovely readers to make your dinner table more impressive this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether you are serving dinner for a large crowd or a small family of 2 or 4, add this easy dish to your holiday menu. This is going to be a crowd pleaser. This version of shrimp scampi is without wine. But if you prefer to use wine, then feel free to check my recipe on shrimp scampi pasta with wine here.
How do you make shrimp scampi from scratch?
In a large bowl, add flour, milk, paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, and herbs and mix well. To this, add fresh (or thawed) and deveined shrimp and mix well until all shrimp are coated in the flour mixture. In a nonstick pan on medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Once the oil is hot, or butter is melted, add shrimp and cook on each side for about two minutes, or until they are cooked but still tender and juicy.
Serving Suggestions - What goes well with Shrimp Scampi?
I love to serve shrimp scampi with garlic bread or toss it with any pasta of your choice. My favorite kinds of pasta to serve with shrimp scampi are angel hair, spaghetti or linguini (linguine), trenette, and orzo. You can also serve it with zucchini noodles for a low-carb version and rice for a gluten-free dish.
Pro Tips
Use large shrimp so that they remain juicy when cooked.You can marinate the shrimp for 30 mins in the refrigerator with salt, olive oil/butter, and minced garlic or garlic powder.
Other Shrimp Recipes for Lunch or Dinner
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