Description
Cajun shrimp scampi is a bold and flavorful delight that combines shrimp with a spicy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add white wine and lemon juice; simmer for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi, cajun cuisine, seafood dish