Description
Cajun shrimp scampi is a bold and flavorful delight packed with spices and garlic.
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
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp, cooking until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice level by modifying Cajun seasoning.
- Fresh shrimp works best for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp scampi, shrimp recipe, seafood dish, bold flavors