CAJUN SHRIMP SCAMPI

 

Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients

• 12 raw shrimps (as many as you’d like)
• 1 serving of linguine pasta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/8 tsp. basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour (to thicken)
• Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• White wine (for cooking)
• Olive oil (for cooking)

Preparation

1. Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the butter, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of white wine. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimps and season them generously with Cajun seasoning.
4. When the shrimps are pink on one side, flip them and cook for another minute. Remove them from the pan, leaving the liquid.
5. Add the heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pan.
6. Bring to a boil and whisk in flour until the sauce thickens.
7. Lower the heat to medium-low and return the shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat with the sauce.
8. Serve over pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!