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

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

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.