Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients :

12 raw shrimps (as many as you’d like, I like having a lot in my pasta)
1 serving of pasta (preferably a linguine)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs. butter
1/2 c. heavy cream
shredded parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. basil
salt and pepper to taste
flour (to thicken)
cajun seasoning
1/4 c. parsley
White wine (not shown)
olive oil (not shown)

Directions :

-Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the butter, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of white wine and bring to a boil.

-Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

-Add the shrimps.

-Next, season the shrimps with the Cajun seasoning., be generous (to your liking)!

-When the shrimps are pink on one side, flip them and cook for another minute and remove them from the pan, leaving the liquid.

-Add the heavy cream, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.

-Bring to a boil and whisk in sprinkles of flour until sauce thickens.

-Lower heat to medium-low and add shrimp again.

-Toss shrimp to coat with sauce, and serve over pasta. Topping with parmesan cheese, and ENJOY!

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