Description
Cajun shrimp scampi is a bold and flavorful delight that combines shrimp with a spicy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine, cooked
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked linguine and parsley; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi, cajun cuisine, seafood recipes