This Cajun shrimp scampi is so quick and easy you can make it any weeknight. But it is so fancy and tasty you just might want to save it for special occasions!
This is delicious! Followed the steps and I’m very pleased! Used fresh parsley too. For all the ingrediants without measurements, start small and take it from there. This only required a pinch of flour to thicken up while on the heat, for example. I like my food spicy so I did add half a scotch bonnet pepper during the final boil phase as I whisked it, took it out when I was done and boom, the Jamaican in me was happy lol. Even without the parm, I was enjoying my meal. Didn’t remember to add it until I was half done my plate lol
Cajun Shrimp Scampi
Cajun Shrimp Scampi
This Cajun shrimp scampi is so quick and easy you can make it any weeknight. But it is so fancy and tasty you just might want to save it for special occasions!
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 20 MINUTES
Ingredients :
- 12 raw shrimps (as many as you’d like, I like having a lot in my pasta)
- 1 serving of pasta (preferably a linguine)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbs. butter
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tsp. basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- flour (to thicken)
- cajun seasoning
- 1/4 c. parsley
- White wine (not shown)
- olive oil (not shown)
Directions :
- Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the butter, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of white wine and bring to a boil.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimps.
- Next, season the shrimps with the Cajun seasoning., be generous (to your liking)!
- When the shrimps are pink on one side, flip them and cook for another minute and remove them from the pan, leaving the liquid.
- Add the heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and whisk in sprinkles of flour until sauce thickens.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add shrimp again.
- Toss shrimp to coat with sauce, and serve over pasta. Topping with parmesan cheese,