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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Green onions sliced, for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce; return shrimp and toss. Thin with pasta water if needed.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and top with sliced green onions before serving.