CAJUN SHRIMP SCAMPI BAKE

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This is an easy and delicious shrimp dish. You can replace the Cajun seasoning with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) if desired. I use my recipe #186029. Serve this with a crusty French bread and rice :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter (cut into small pieces, no substitutes)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
3 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning (can use more to taste or use Creole seasoning)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 lbs medium uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined, I use black tiger shrimp)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees (bottom oven rack).
  • Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (or one that will hold all ingredients).
  • In a saucepan place the butter with mustard, lemon juice, chopped garlic, wine (if using) Cajun seasoning, black pepper and parsley; bring JUST to a simmer stirring with a wooden spoon or until the butter has melted (do not brown the butter) remove from heat.
  • Place the shrimp into the baking dish then pour the butter mixture over the shrimp.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink (cooking time will depend on the size of your shrimp).
  • Season with salt if desired.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.6, Fat 64.9, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 751.6, Sodium 1197.7, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 64.3

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