Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

• 12 raw shrimp (adjust quantity to your preference; I prefer a generous amount in my pasta)
• 1 serving of pasta (linguine recommended)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Flour (for thickening)
• Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup parsley
• White wine (not shown)
• Olive oil (not shown)

Directions:

1. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of white wine, bringing the mixture to a boil.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan.
4. Generously season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning to your taste.
5. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink on one side, then flip them and cook for another minute. Remove the shrimp from the pan, leaving the liquid behind.
6. Add the heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pan.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk in small amounts of flour until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the shrimp to the pan.
9. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly with the sauce, then serve over the cooked pasta. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!