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Cajun Shrimp Scampi

This easy cajun shrimp scampi recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients
  

  • raw shrimps as many as you’d like, I like having a lot in my pasta
  • serving of pasta preferably a linguine
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tbs. butter
  • /2 c. heavy cream
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • /8 tsp. basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • flour to thicken
  • cajun seasoning
  • /4 c. parsley
  • White wine not shown
  • olive oil not shown

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimps.
  4. Next, season the shrimps with the Cajun seasoning., be generous (to your liking)!
  5. When the shrimps are pink on one side, flip them and cook for another minute and remove them from the pan, leaving the liquid.
  6. Add the heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil and whisk in sprinkles of flour until sauce thickens.
  8. Lower heat to medium-low and add shrimp again.
  9. Toss shrimp to coat with sauce, and serve over pasta. Topping with parmesan cheese,
  10. and ENJOY!