How to Make Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like a creamy, indulgent pasta dish. And if you're a fan of seafood, then this Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is sure to become a new favorite. This dish combines the rich and spicy flavors of Cajun cuisine with the silky smoothness of a cream-based sauce, resulting in a dish that is not only incredibly satisfying, but also surprisingly simple to prepare.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 213mg
    • Sodium: 1272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 208mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 567mg