Creamy Cajun shrimp scampi over pasta is a flavor-packed, cheesy dream: Try the easy recipe
Cajun shrimp scampi for dinner: Get the recipe
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pasta with shrimp usually equals a delicious recipe.
Throw in some Cajun seasoning and a rich butter and garlic-flecked scampi sauce, and you’re in for comfort food at its finest.
This Cajun shrimp scampi is a favorite among all who try it, said Emma Essence of Essence Eats (essenceeats.com) in Arizona.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The bold Cajun flavors, along with the classic shrimp scampi cream sauce, make this a dish to prepare for someone you love, she said.
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"To make the dish even more fancy, serve grilled lemons on the side to juice on top right before serving," she added.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Also, fancy doesn’t mean labor-intensive from start to finish.
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This dish can be served in about 15 minutes.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi
6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA DINNER IN 30 MINUTES: RECIPE
Ingredients
Who said comfort food can't be fancy? This delicious Cajun shrimp scampi is sure to impress your foodie friends. (Emma Essence)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted high-quality butter (divided)
- 5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 pound raw tail-off large shrimp (deveined)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon citric acid or lemon zest
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- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for topping)
- Optional: Linguine noodles (for serving, cooked al dente)
Add a little kick to your traditional shrimp scampi in this recipe with the addition of Cajun seasoning. (Emma Essence)
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and citric acid or lemon zest.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Add the shrimp to the saucepan and sauté for about 2 minutes on each side. You will know the shrimp are cooked on that side when they turn a pink color and curl to a "C" shape.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}- Add the cream and last tablespoon of butter. Swirl the pan around to coat the shrimp.
- Let simmer for one minute until all the flavors are combined.
- Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- This can be enjoyed on its own or poured over a bed of pasta. Top with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Impress your friends and loved ones with this spicy spin on a classic shrimp scampi recipe with a Cajun kick. (Emma Essence)
This original recipe is owned by EssenceEats.com and was shared with Fox News Digital.