Cajun Shrimp Scampi

 Last month my husband turned 64. It's a tradition in my home to let the birthday person choose the dinner for their night. My youngest and his girlfriend decided they were going to make the meal. My husband had this recipe for Cajun Shrimp Scampi saved on his Facebook wall. The kids did an amazing job and it was delicious. I'm proud of them!

Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

2 Tbs Olive Oil

1/4 cup Shallots, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2Tbs Cajun Seasoning

1/2 tsp Cayenne

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup White Wine

2 Tbs Butter

2 Tbs Fresh Parsley, chopped

2 Tbs Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for two minutes.
3. Stir in the cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, about two minutes.
5. Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about three minutes.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, parsley and lemon juice.
7. Simmer until the shrimp is cooked through.
8. Sprinkle with parmesan.

        Enjoy!

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