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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Shrimp Scampi Linguine features crispy crumb coated shrimp layered over silky white wine cream sauce and tender linguine.
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Ingredients
  

For the shrimp

  • 2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

For the creamy scampi sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup finely diced red onions
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1½ cups dry white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley

For the pasta

  • 1 lb linguine

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water, cook linguine 9–11 minutes, reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  • Mix panko, butter, Parmesan, lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, coat shrimp.
  • Pan fry shrimp 3 minutes per side until golden, set aside.
  • Cook onions and tomatoes in butter 3–4 minutes, add garlic.
  • Add wine and reduce, stir in cream, Parmesan, seasonings, lemon juice and zest.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, loosen with pasta water if needed.
  • Serve topped with shrimp, parsley, and extra lemon zest.