Spicy Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Name: Spicy Cajun Shrimp Scampi
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Creole-Italian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb, peeled and deveined Shrimp; 4 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves, minced Garlic; 1-2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp, chopped Green onions; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

70% authentic · Creole-Italian Fusion

A flavorful twist on shrimp scampi, incorporating Cajun spices for a spicy, smoky kick, often served with rice or grits.

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Ingredients

Shrimp1 lb, peeled and deveined
Butter4 tbsp
Olive oil1 tbsp
Garlic3 cloves, minced
Cajun seasoning1-2 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce1 tsp
Green onions2 tbsp, chopped
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Steps

1
Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4
Stir in lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
5
Remove from heat. Stir in chopped green onions. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6
Serve immediately, perhaps over rice or grits.

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