Cajun Shrimp Pasta (30 minute meal!)
Creamy and delicious linguine with slightly spicy shrimp and fresh herbs. This dinner is quick and easy and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: serves about 8 1x
Ingredients
1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, cleaned and thawed
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chacheres)
1 cup cream
1 cup milk
2/3 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (into halves or fourths, depending on how big the tomatoes are)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. When noodles are done drain water and set aside.
While your noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and heat the oil up. Add the shrimp and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning over the shrimp. Cook for about 1.5-2 minutes per side till shrimp are cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate and return skillet to heat, lowering to medium. Melt butter and add the garlic. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute and then add the rest of the Cajun seasoning, milk, and cream. Let come to a simmer, and reduce heat, whisking frequently for about 10-15 minutes till sauce thickens a bit.
Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle in the parsley and parmesan cheese and whisk till cheese is melted.
Gently add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t worry if the sauce seems a little too thin, it will thicken once the pasta is in it and cools for a few minutes.
Serves about 8. Feel free to half if desired.
The leftovers are still delicious but with almost every white pasta sauce, reheated leftovers won’t be as creamy.
Keywords: Pasta, 30 minute meal, Cajun, Shrimp, Shrimp pasta, Cajun shrimp pasta, alfredo sauce, spicy,
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