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.

Submitted by C
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483 Calories
18g Fat
46g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 213mg 71%
Sodium 1272mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 208mg 16%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 567mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.