Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta; 0.25 cup butter; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 2 cups milk; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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

Recipe by C

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

483	Calories
18g	Fat
46g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 213mg	71%
Sodium 1272mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 5mg	23%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 567mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.