Cajun Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

white bowl with linguine, shrimp, garlic, and lemon

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Cajun Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

This Cajun shrimp scampi bursts with flavor, showcasing succulent shrimp cooked in a Cajun-spiced garlic butter sauce, resulting in a spicy and savory seafood sensation.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Kate

Cost: $13.50

Equipment

1 large pot to cook the pasta
1 small bowl
1 large skillet

Ingredients

8 oz linguine
4 tablespoons butter divided
3 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 lb extra large shrimp peeled, deveined, and rinsed
5 cloves garlic
½ cup white wine
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ lemon squeezed

Garnish

Fresh parsley

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Instructions

Cook linguine according to the package directions then drain. Set aside.
8 oz linguine
While the linguine is cooking, place raw shrimps in a small bowl with 2 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning. Toss shrimp until all are evenly coated in the cajun seasoning.
1 lb extra large shrimp, 3 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Make sure the butter doesn't burn.
4 tablespoons butter
Once the butter has melted add garlic and shrimp and cook for around 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside until later.
5 cloves garlic
Deglaze the pan with white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
½ cup white wine, ½ cup chicken broth
Reduce heat to low and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until melted to thicken the sauce. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add linguine and stir until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
Add back shrimp, stir in hot sauce, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
1 tablespoon hot sauce, ½ lemon, Fresh parsley

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