Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. linguine -; 1 tbsp. exra-virgin olive oil -; 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 3/4 c. heavy cream -; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley -

Recipe information

Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Cajun Shrimp Pasta

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 lb. linguine -

3. 1 tbsp. exra-virgin olive oil -

4. 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined -

5. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -

7. 2 tbsp. butter -

8. 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

9. 3/4 c. heavy cream -

10. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -

11. 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Cajun Shrimp Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.

3. Stage

Wipe out skillet and add butter. Once melted, stir in flour and whisk until golden, 1 minute. Add heavy cream and whisk until creamy, then add Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water. Whisk until creamy, then season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Return pasta to skillet and toss until creamy, then add shrimp and parsley and toss until combined.

5. Stage

Garnish with Parmesan and serve.