Using the basic recipe for Cajun shrimp scampi below you can create a fast Cajun Shrimp Scampi Pasta dish.
1 lb. medium - peeled, deveined and thawed
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup onion - chopped
3-4 garlic cloves - minced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley - chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cajun seasoning (we use McCormicks Bayou Cajun Seasoning)
1 - 2 lbs linguine or preferred pasta(depending on number of servings you need)-cook and blend with 1 tablespoon butter until butter melts
Preheat pan. Add butter until melted using a low-medium heat. Add onions, garlic and cajun seasoning. Cook approx. 2 minutes until onions are tender. Add shrimp and cook approx. 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine and lemon juice. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Place prepared linguine on a large platter or bowl, transfer shrimp over linguine and pour the liquid on top, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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