Cajun Shrimp Scampi

1. Devein and butterfly the shrimp.
2. [For tenderizing] add baking soda to the shrimp; making sure to get in between the shell. Marinade for 30 mins.
3. Set oven to broil on low.
4. To a cast iron pan or skillet on medium heat; add butter & olive oil. Once melted, add in minced garlic & sauté until slightly golden.
5. Blend the dry seasonings and transfer into step 3 (garlic butter sauce).
6. Set on low heat & sauté for 1min then fold in 1/2 tbsp of chopped parsley & 1/2 of the juice from the lemon.
7. Turn off the heat & transfer 80% of the scampi sauce into a bowl and set aside.
8. Let the pan cool for 5mins.
9. Layout the shrimp onto the same pan (if you don’t have a cast iron pan; use a baking dish).
10. Drizzle the scampi sauce over the shrimp. Use your fingers to spread evenly.
11. Add a sprinkle of parsley.
12. Transfer to the oven and set the timer to 5 mins (middle rack).
13. Once fully baked, remove from the oven. Add a squeeze of lemon & parsley.

** You can also sauté the shrimp in a pan over the stovetop with the a lid on. Set on medium heat for approximately 3-5mins. The oven method gives more of an oceanic taste of the shrimp & a nice smokey char.