For a delicious and flavorful Southern Shrimp Scampi, follow this easy recipe

🦐✨ Southern Shrimp Scampi — buttery, garlicky, and full of bold flavor with a Southern twist!

This recipe combines classic shrimp scampi richness with a hint of Southern spice and charm — perfect served over grits, pasta, or crusty bread for soaking up all that luscious sauce.

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🍴 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning for a bolder kick)
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (fresh)
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped

For Serving:

• Cooked pasta, creamy cheese grits, or rice
• Lemon wedges and extra parsley for garnish

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