Cajun Shrimp Scampi
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Main Dish:
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on or off!) 🍤
- 8 oz Linguine, spaghetti, or angel hair pasta 🍝
- 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (divided into two 2-tbsp portions) 🧈
- 1 tbsp High-quality Cajun or Creole seasoning mix 🌶️
- 6 cloves Garlic, finely minced 🧄
For the Rich Pan Sauce:
- ½ cup Dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) 🥂 (Note: You can swap this for low-sodium chicken broth if you prefer to cook alcohol-free!)
- Juice of 1 large Fresh lemon 🍋
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat!) 🌶️
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped 🌿
- ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving) 🧀
