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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Course Main Course
Keyword dinner, easy, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 People

Ingredients

For the pasta

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour all purpose
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Tobasco optional
  • 6 cups pasta cooked
  • 1/2 pound shrimp raw and peeled

Garnish

  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • PUT WATER ON TO BOIL FOR YOUR PASTA THEN START SAUCE

For the Sauce:

  • In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter add garlic and Cajun seasoning.
  • Cook until aromatic (about 45 seconds)
  • Add in peppers and onions and cook until onions are caramelized and peppers are fork tender (about 7 min)
  • Add flour and mix until incorporated
  • Cook for about 1 min
  • Add chicken stock ΒΌ a cup at a time mixing until smooth in between
  • Add cream all at once and mix until smooth
  • Turn heat to medium low and add cooked pasta and stir until noodles are evenly coated
  • Add shrimp and cook until they are all pink and no longer translucent (about 3-4 minutes)
  • Garnish with tomato and green onions
  • ENJOY!