Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ingredients:

12 raw shrimp (as many as you like, I like to put lots in my pasta)
1 serving of pasta (preferably linguini)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup cream
Grated Parmesan
1/8 teaspoon of basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Flour (to thicken)
Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup parsley
White wine (not pictured)
Olive oil (not pictured)

Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe

 

Directions:

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter, a little olive oil and a little white wine and bring to a boil.
Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp.
Now season the shrimp with the Cajun spice mixture. Be generous (if you wish)!
Once the shrimp are pink on one side, flip them over and cook for another minute, then remove from the pan, reserving the liquid.
Add the cream, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and stir in the flour until the sauce thickens.
Reduce heat to medium and add the shrimp again.
Toss the shrimp in the sauce and serve over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan and
and serve.

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