cajun shrimp with creamy sauce

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Really tasty shrimp dish. You can control how spicy you want it by adding more or less cajun seasoning.

yield 2 to 4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun shrimp with creamy sauce

  • 1 lb
    shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 3 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 c
    scallions thinly sliced divided
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • salt to taste

How To Make cajun shrimp with creamy sauce

  • 1
    Season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning. Add 3 tbsp of butter to saute pan and cook the shrimp on each side about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2
    Add the rest of the butter to pan. Add garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Saute 2 minutes. Add the wine and let most evaporate scrapping up bits.
  • 3
    Add the flour and make a roux and cook 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream. Season to taste with salt.
  • 4
    Serve the sauce on the plate with shrimp on top and garnish with the green parts of the scallion.

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