CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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This is a fast and easy dish that does not require whipping cream for the sauce. I made it with skim milk and it turned out just fine. We use a lot a cajun spice so adjust to your tastes.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti or 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
parmesan cheese, to top

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dete; drain.
  • Meanwhile, 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 from skillet (some shrimp may not be cooked completely) and set aside.
  • Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning into the butter. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Return shrimp to sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until shrimp is done. Season with salt.
  • Top pasta with shrimp sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Kenjo Bobo
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mohammed Halimah
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The creamy Cajun sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Ch Hamza1234
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love the combination of the creamy sauce and the Cajun spices.


Kevin Kipkemboi
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it. The creamy sauce and the Cajun spices were the perfect combination.


Abeautif Ulhart
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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.


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