How to Make Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of pasta, and when you add juicy shrimp and sweet corn into the mix, you've got the perfect combination of flavors and textures. This Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy a taste of the south, with its bold and spicy flavors paired with the classic comfort of pasta.

The star of this dish is the succulent shrimp, which are coated with a zesty and aromatic Cajun spice blend. This seasoning brings a dee...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup diced sweet red bell pepper
  • ½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Fill with water to 1 inch above the shrimp, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and red onion, cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper, and salt. Stir in the half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, stir in shrimp, and toss with the drained pasta.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 1573mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 345mg