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.

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Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Funmilola Kolapo
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This pasta dish is a flavor explosion! The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mpura Mpura
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I've made this creamy Cajun shrimp pasta several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dish when I want something quick and easy, but still delicious. I usually add a bit of extra spice, because I love the kick it gives the dish.


Bart x Krustytheclown and More Numberblocks TV
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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta was a hit at my last party! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it, and I received so many compliments on how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again


Robiul hasan hasan
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I decided to give this recipe a try, and I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone, even if they don't like shri


Elizabeth Sawyer
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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta was easy to make and packed with flavor. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the Cajun seasoning, which gave the dish a nice kick. I will definitely be making thi


Alizy Khokhar
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I'm a big fan of shrimp pasta, and this recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely


Training Dog
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This is the best shrimp pasta I've ever had! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the Cajun seasoning, which gives the dish a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ojo adeola
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received so many compliments on how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Salman Rehan
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This pasta dish is a flavor explosion! The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajid Husain
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I've made this creamy Cajun shrimp pasta several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dish when I want something quick and easy, but still delicious. I usually add a bit of extra spice, because I love the kick it gives the dish.


Eite islam
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I'm not much of a cook, but I decided to give this recipe a try, and it turned out amazing! It was so easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and flavorful dish. My family loved it!


Frank Jay
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Oh my goodness, this creamy Cajun shrimp pasta was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredible, with the perfect balance of spice and creaminess. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be makin


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