Shrimp pasta is usually a delicious recipe.
Add in some Cajun seasoning and a rich scampi sauce with butter and garlic and you have the ultimate comfort food.
Emma Essence of Essence Eats (essenceeats.com) in Arizona said her Cajun Shrimp Scampi has been a hit with everyone who’s tried it.
She says the combination of bold Cajun flavors and a traditional shrimp scampi cream sauce makes this dish the perfect thing to prepare for a loved one.
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“To make this dish even fancier, garnish it with grilled lemons and drizzle the juice on top just before serving,” she adds.
And just because it’s fancy doesn’t mean it has to be labor-intensive from start to finish.
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This dish can be served in about 15 minutes.
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi
Serves 6
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
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Who says home cooking can’t be fancy? This delicious Cajun Shrimp Scampi is sure to impress your foodie friends. (Emma Essence)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons high-quality unsalted butter (divided)
- 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (deveined)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid or lemon zest
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- 1 lemon (squeezed)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for topping)
- Optional: Linguine noodles (for plating, cooked al dente)
This recipe adds a little kick to traditional shrimp scampi by adding Cajun seasoning. (Emma Essence)
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and citric acid or lemon zest.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the white wine and discard any browned bits from the skillet. Add the shrimp to the skillet and fry for about 2 minutes per side. The shrimp are done on that side when they turn pink and curl into a C shape.
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- Add the cream and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, swirling the pan to coat the shrimp in the butter.
- Simmer for 1 minute until all the flavors are combined.
- Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- It’s delicious as is or served over pasta, topped with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Impress your friends and loved ones with this classic shrimp recipe with a spicy Cajun twist. (Emma Essence)
This original recipe belongs to EssenceEats.com and was shared with Fox News Digital.
