Garlic & Herb Fontina Cheese Dip Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup Garlic & Herb Fontina Cheese Dip
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shrimp:
   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Shrimp:
   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Scampi Sauce:
   In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Deglaze the Pan:
   Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Cheese Dip:
   Stir in the Garlic & Herb Fontina Cheese Dip until it’s well combined and smooth.
6. Combine Shrimp and Sauce:
   Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice and zest, tossing everything to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
7. Serve:
   Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked linguine or spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Enjoy:
   Dive into a delicious, cheesy, and herb-infused shrimp scampi!