CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.

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Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Mr NeWT
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Okpara Chukwuma
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This Cajun shrimp pasta was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a little spicy, but not too much. I will definitely be making this again.


Sameer Bukhari
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a little spicy, but not too much. I will definitely be making th


Anthony Hirsh
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaz Cricket Academy & Sports
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This Cajun shrimp pasta was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a little spicy, but not too much. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiens International /FSD
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I liked the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of ingredients. I will definitely


Bisola Yarrow
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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a little spicy, but not too much. I will definitely be making this again.


Hahirwa Lisa
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The creamy Cajun sauce was so good, and the shrimp were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp or Cajun food.


Haruna H Haruna
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The creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe was easy to follow and turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the kick of spice from the Cajun seasoning. I will definitely be making thi


Sherdez Williams
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This Cajun shrimp pasta was an absolute hit with my family! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be ma


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