Description
Scampi is possibly my favorite shrimp dish, but dunking the fried baguette into the sauce may actually be even better than the shrimp! Add Cajun seasoning to switch gears from the Italian-American classic to the New Orleans variety.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¾ stick butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 ½ pounds large, head-on shrimp
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (Optional)
- 1 baguette, cut into 4-inch slices
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or as desired
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 6