Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with a Creamy Sauce
Ingredients List
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1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
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¼ cup butter
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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2 cups milk
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, then add salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to the sauce and serve over the cooked pasta.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 483 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 483 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 46% |
| Cholesterol 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium 1272mg | 55% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 34g | 69% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 208mg | 16% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 567mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5