Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Creamy, Garlicky, and Perfectly Spiced

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe! This dish combines juicy shrimp, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine for a meal that’s both elegant and satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 12 raw shrimp (adjust quantity to preference)
• 1 serving of linguine (or your favorite pasta)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. heavy cream
• Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
• 1/8 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp. flour (for thickening)
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
• 2 tbsp. white wine (optional)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Preparation:

1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add butter, olive oil, and white wine (if using), and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan and season generously with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the shrimp turn pink on one side, then flip and cook for another minute. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside, leaving the liquid in the pan.
4. Stir in heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil and gradually whisk in the flour until the sauce thickens.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and return the shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat in the sauce.
6. Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked linguine and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Enjoy your creamy, garlicky, and perfectly spiced shrimp scampi!