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Crafting Cajun Shrimp Scampi: A Flavorful Journey

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Preparing Cajun Shrimp Scampi; A Delicious Adventure

Step into the enticing world of Cajun Shrimp Scampi, a mouthwatering dish that combines shrimp, fragrant garlic and a rich sauce brimming with flavor. This recipe, inspired by Cajun cuisine guarantees to take your pasta experience, to heights. Lets delve into the process of crafting this masterpiece;

Ingredients;
Gather all the ingredients, for this dish;

  • Fresh Shrimp; 12 pieces
    Linguine Pasta; 1 serving
    Minced Garlic; 2 cloves
    Butter; 2 tablespoons
    Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup
    Shredded Parmesan Cheese; To taste
    Basil; A pinch ( 1/8 teaspoon)
    Salt and Pepper; To taste
    All Purpose Flour; For thickening purposes
    Cajun Seasoning Blend; To taste
    Chopped Parsley; 1/4 cup
    White Wine
    Olive Oil

Instructions;
Follow these steps to create the Cajun Shrimp Scampi;

  • 1. Get Things Sizzling;
    In a saucepan heat up a mixture of butter, olive oil and a touch of wine until it starts to boil.
    Add minced garlic and cook for a 2 minutes.
  • 2. Shrimp Magic;
    Introduce the star ingredient – the shrimps – and generously season them with Cajun seasoning.
    Flip the shrimps when they turn pink on one side; cook for one minute then remove them from the pan leaving behind the liquid.
  • 3. Creamy Elegance;
    Pour in some cream and add basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
    Bring the mixture to a boil. Gradually whisk in flour until you achieve your desired thickness for the sauce.
  • 4. Shrimp Reunion;
    Reduce the heat to medium low. Reintroduce the shrimps back, into the sauce.
    Toss the shrimps gently to ensure they are well coated with that sauce.
  • 5. Serving Perfection;
    Serve your Cajun Shrimp Scampi over pasta. Sprinkle it with some shredded parmesan cheese, on top.

Now it’s time to enjoy this masterpiece you’ve just created – Bon Appétit!


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