Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
483 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

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