Cajun Baked Catfish & Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces linguini
• 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 handfuls of baby spinach
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Cajun seasoning, to taste (approximately 1 teaspoon)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 quart heavy cream (approximately 3/4 used)
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Red pepper flakes
• 1-2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning to taste. Use your judgment when seasoning.
2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the EVOO.
3. Cook the seasoned shrimp for about one minute per side, then remove them from the pan and set them aside.
4. Pour any excess oil from the pan, then add the minced garlic, baby spinach, and butter. Stir for about a minute and reduce the heat to medium-low.
5. Cook the linguini according to the package directions.
6. Add heavy cream (approximately 3/4 of a quart), grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg to the pan. Optionally, you can add red pepper flakes for some heat.
7. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
8. If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese for a smoother texture.
9. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, reserving 5-6 shrimp to place on top.
10. Toss the shrimp and pasta together.
11. Plate the dish, placing the reserved shrimp on top of the pasta.

Enjoy your creamy Cajun shrimp Alfredo linguini!