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CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS | SERVINGS: 4

Make this restaurant-quality meal at home using only a few simple ingredients. Throw this together quickly for a midweek treat that you and your family deserve. With bold flavors, this Cajun Shrimp Pasta will surely impress everyone around your dinner table!

INGREDIENTS :

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 lb. medium shrimp, thawed & peeled
  • 8 oz. uncooked pasta
  • 1/4 small onion chopped finely
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 c. heavy/whipping cream
  • 8 large leaves of basil, torn
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

Step 2: In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until lightly browned. Next, stir in the Dijon mustard along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Continue to cook for another minute. Then, add the cream and Cajun seasoning. Cook further smooth.

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Step 3: To the skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked and the sauce has reduced. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Then, add the fresh basil and toss in the drained pasta.

Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Cajun shrimp pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

NOTES:

  • Keep in mind that the Cajun seasoning can be quite salty. Before adding the extra salt and pepper, make sure to give the dish a taste. Or you can use a lower sodium version.
  • For this recipe, I used sun-dried tomatoes that are cut into strips (julienned). They are packed in oil so simply drain them before adding them to the pan.
  • You can remove the shrimp tails if desired or leave them on.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories: 563 kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 212mg, Sodium: 163mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1900IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 2mg

CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 lb. medium shrimp, thawed & peeled
  • 8 oz. uncooked pasta
  • 1/4 small onion chopped finely
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 c. heavy/whipping cream
  • 8 large leaves of basil, torn
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

Step 2: In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until lightly browned. Next, stir in the Dijon mustard along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Continue to cook for another minute. Then, add the cream and Cajun seasoning. Cook further smooth.

Step 3: To the skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked and the sauce has reduced. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Then, add the fresh basil and toss in the drained pasta.

Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Cajun shrimp pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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