0.0 from 0 votes
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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
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
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to the package directions then drain. Set aside.
- 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.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Make sure the butter doesn't burn.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
935mg
(39%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1425IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.