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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a seafood delight packed with all of that delicious Cajun flavor! The best part: this family favorite meal is ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American, cajun
Keyword:
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Servings:
6
Servings
Author:
Caytlin McCleery
Ingredients
1
pound
linguine pasta
1.5
pounds
raw
peeled and deveined shrimp
3
teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
divided
6
tablespoons
unsalted butter
divided
3
bell peppers
sliced (various colors)
1
bunch green onions
chopped
8
ounces
cremini or button mushrooms
sliced
2
cups
heavy cream
Instructions
Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning over the veggies and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked linguine and toss until evenly coated with the sauce and veggies.
Top with the cooked shrimp and squeeze fresh lemon over the pasta. Serve hot.
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Notes
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Nutrition
Calories:
780
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
66
g
|
Protein:
29
g
|
Fat:
44
g
|
Saturated Fat:
26
g
|
Cholesterol:
187
mg
|
Sodium:
228
mg
|
Potassium:
824
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
4385
IU
|
Vitamin C:
79.5
mg
|
Calcium:
88
mg
|
Iron:
2.2
mg