Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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This Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is really worth making.  It is a great pasta meal with the added bonus of delicious shrimp.  My family really liked it. Are you looking for a simple dessert? Try these chocolate crunch brownies I shared recently.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces linguine, cooked

2 Tablespoons butter

2 green onions thinly sliced, (white and greens)

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Pat shrimp on paper towel to remove extra moisture, to help Cajun seasoning stick to the shrimp.  Place shrimp and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp and onions in butter until shrimp just turns pink. Reduce  heat. Add in heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, basil, salt and garlic powder. Toss in cooked linguine and allow sauce to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

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CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Linguine with a creamy cajun and sundried tomato sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cajun, linguine, pasta, recipes, shrimp

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 398 kcal

Author Cindy Hopper

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces linguine cooked
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 whole green onions thinly sliced (whites and greens)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook linguine noodles for approximately 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Pat shrimp on paper towel to remove extra moisture, to help Cajun seasoning stick to the shrimp.  Place shrimp and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp and onions in butter until shrimp just turns pink.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low heat.

5. Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, and garlic powder to the skillet. Bring to a low boil and turn down the heat to a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken (about 3-5 minutes).

6. Add the cooked linguine to the sauce and toss until all the noodles are coated.

7. Top with Parmesan cheese.

8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 651mg28%

Potassium 394mg11%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 1490IU30%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 132mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.