Cajun Shrimp Scampi is a bold, flavorful twist on classic shrimp scampi—combining buttery garlic sauce with spicy Cajun seasoning. It’s quick, rich, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🍤 Ingredients:
- 450g (1 lb) shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste 🌶️)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional for extra color)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt & black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or white grape juice as a substitute)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
🔥 Instructions:
- Season shrimp
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds (don’t burn it).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stir well.
- Combine
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Toss in the sauce for 1–2 minutes until coated and heated through.
- Finish
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽️ How to Serve:
- Over pasta (classic choice 🍝)
- With rice
- Or with crusty bread to soak up that buttery sauce
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes for extra heat
- A little grated cheese on top can make it even richer
This dish is garlicky, buttery, slightly spicy, and super satisfying—ready in about 20 minutes.
If you want, I can give you a creamy Cajun version or a one-pan pasta version to make it even easier 👍
