Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted high-quality butter (divided)
- 5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 pound raw tail-off large shrimp (deveined)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Mrs Dash Herb and Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Mrs Dash Extra Spicy
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (finely grated, for topping)
- Serve over Linguine noodles
Instructions
1. Toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasoning, salt, spices and lemon zest.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Add the shrimp to the saucepan and sauté for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked thoroughly.
5. Add the cream and last tablespoon of butter. Swirl the pan around to coat the shrimp.
6. Let simmer for one minute until all the flavors are combined.
7. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
8. This can be enjoyed on its own or poured over a bed of pasta. Top with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese.
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