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!