Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and delicious Cajun Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Combining succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun spices, garlic, and a splash of white wine, this dish is perfect for impressing family and friends alike. In just 20 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal that rivals the best seafood restaurants. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—customize the spice level or add your favorite vegetables to suit everyone’s taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb shrimp
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add white wine; allow flavors to blend.
- Stir in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
- Mix in heavy cream and remaining butter; stir until creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg