Cajun Shrimp Scampi is a flavorful and spicy twist on the classic shrimp scampi dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine (if using), scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a spoon.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and let them heat through in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat the pasta in the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and, if desired, grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the Cajun Shrimp Scampi hot, and enjoy your delicious and spicy seafood pasta dish! Adjust the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
