Cajun Shrimp Scampi is a spicy, buttery seafood pasta dish that combines classic Italian-style scampi with bold Cajun seasoning.
🍤 Ingredients
- 300–400 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 200 g pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
- 1/2 cup cream (optional for creamy version)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Season shrimp
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook shrimp
- Heat butter + olive oil in a pan.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
4. Build sauce
- In same pan, add garlic and sauté briefly.
- Pour in broth (or pasta water).
- Add cream if using.
- Stir and simmer lightly.
5. Combine
- Add pasta + shrimp back in.
- Toss with lemon juice and parsley.
🍽️ Serve With
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh salad 🥗
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—it turns rubbery fast.
- Add extra Cajun spice for stronger heat.
- A splash of white wine makes it more restaurant-style (optional).
If you want, I can turn this into a one-pot Cajun shrimp scampi, ultra-creamy Alfredo hybrid, or spicy baked shrimp scampi 😄