Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients:
- 12 raw shrimp (adjust to your preference)
- 1 serving of linguine pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour (for thickening)
- Cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- White wine (optional)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
- Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of white wine (if using), then bring to a boil.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan. Season the shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning according to your preference.
- When the shrimp turn pink on one side, flip them over and cook for another minute, then remove them from the pan, leaving the liquid behind.
- To the liquid in the pan, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/8 teaspoon of dried basil, chopped fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and gradually whisk in sprinkles of flour until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and return the cooked shrimp to the pan.
- Toss the shrimp to coat them with the creamy Cajun sauce.
- Serve the creamy Cajun shrimp over cooked linguine pasta.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Description:
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Cajun Shrimp Pasta. Succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection in a Cajun-seasoned, creamy sauce that’s served over linguine pasta. This dish is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy a taste of Cajun cuisine right in your own kitchen!