Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta—a delightful blend of succulent shrimp, tender linguine, and a velvety sauce infused with Cajun spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is quick to prepare and visually stunning. The creamy sauce envelops each strand of pasta, creating an irresistible meal that is both satisfying and comforting. With fresh ingredients and customizable options, you can make this dish your own while impressing everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Diced roma tomato for garnish
Instructions
- Dry the shrimp with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, and half a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
- Boil water in a pot and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt oil and butter, then add shrimp in an even layer. After 2 minutes, add garlic; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in half and half and parmigiano reggiano; whisk until smooth and bring to a low boil for about 2 minutes.
- Add cooked linguine, diced tomato, chopped parsley, remaining Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice (if using). Mix well until combined.
- Serve warm with extra parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg