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CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Linguine with a creamy cajun and sundried tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, linguine, pasta, recipes, shrimp
Servings: 6
Calories: 398kcal
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
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook linguine noodles for approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 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 to medium-low heat.
  • Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder and cheese 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).
  • Add the cooked linguine to the sauce and toss until all the noodles are coated.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and more Cajan seasoning if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1490IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg