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Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Bistro Pasta Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Bistro Pasta Recipe

Have you ever had the Shrimp Bistro Pasta at The Cheesecake Factory? If you have, you already know how irresistible that creamy, dreamy dish is. Well, guess what?
Today, I’m bringing that restaurant favorite right into your own kitchen with a spot-on copycat recipe. Think tender shrimp, a zesty lemon basil cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta – all the flavors you love, now homemade.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Spaghetti or linguini, or angel hair
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Button Mushrooms quartered
  • 1 cup Tomatoes preferably grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • For Lemon Basil Cream Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp deveined and with tail-on
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quartered mushrooms and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the halved tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic if you prefer a milder flavor. Stir in 2 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for about 8 minutes, until it starts to reduce.
  • In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup lemon juice and 4 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Set up a breading station: Place 1 cup of flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of 1 cup panko, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a third bowl. Dip each shrimp first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in the panko mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Add the cooked pasta, sautéed mushrooms, and tomatoes to the skillet with the lemon basil cream sauce. Toss to combine and heat through. Plate the pasta mixture and top with the crispy shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

To store leftover Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Bistro Pasta, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed to restore its creamy consistency. Avoid freezing as it may affect the texture of the pasta and sauce.
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