Tasty Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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This cajun shrimp pasta is a banging' cajun dish. An easy creamy and hearty dinner for any day of the week.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 lb. linguine
 1 tbsp. exra-virgin olive oil
 1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp
 salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
 2 tbsp. butter
 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
 3/4 c. heavy cream
 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water and then return to pot.

2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper and cajun seasoning. Cook until pink, 2 Minutes per side. Place shrimp on plate.

3

Wipe out skillet and add butter. Once melted, stir in flour and whisk for 1 Minutes. Add heavy cream and whisk until creamy. Add Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water. Whisk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Return pasta to skillet and toss until creamy, then add shrimp and parsley and toss until combined.

5

Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

Ingredients

 1 lb. linguine
 1 tbsp. exra-virgin olive oil
 1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp
 salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
 2 tbsp. butter
 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
 3/4 c. heavy cream
 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water and then return to pot.

2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper and cajun seasoning. Cook until pink, 2 Minutes per side. Place shrimp on plate.

3

Wipe out skillet and add butter. Once melted, stir in flour and whisk for 1 Minutes. Add heavy cream and whisk until creamy. Add Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water. Whisk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Return pasta to skillet and toss until creamy, then add shrimp and parsley and toss until combined.

5

Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

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