Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Easy, Spicy, and Delicious Pasta Dish
Ingredients
12 raw shrimp (adjust to preference)
1 serving linguine pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
1. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter, olive oil, and white wine, bringing to a boil.
2. Sauté minced garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp and generously season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink on one side, flip, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove shrimp and set aside, leaving the liquid in the pan.
4. Whisk in heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Gradually sprinkle flour into the sauce, whisking continuously until thickened.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
7. Serve over cooked linguine, garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese.
8. Enjoy this flavorful, spicy, and creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi!
