As you all know I love me some pasta, any pasta! This simple
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is totally fantastic.
It is super quick and easy to make and it tastes great! The
spicy sauce pairs really well with the lightly crisp sweet shrimp. Plus it
reheated nicely for lunch the next day!
What you need,
4 oz. fettuccine pasta or any long noodle you like
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 tsp. each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 heaping tsp. cornstarch + 1 tbsp. water
In a large pot of salted boiling water cook the pasta
according to package directions.
Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, pepper, and toss to combine.
Sprinkle the flour over the shrimp, and toss to coat the shrimp well.
Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium
high heat. When hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook on each side,
flipping once, until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove
to plate.
Pour in the chicken broth. Cook for about 5 minutes,
whisking the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce heat to medium and pour in
cream, whisking constantly. Cook sauce over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to
make a slurry. Add the mixture to the sauce and stir until the sauce thickens
up.
Add the Cajun seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste.
Add the drained pasta and shrimp to the
sauce, and stir to combine.
Serve right away with a nice side salad and you have a
perfect easy dinner!
Enjoy!
Jen
Recipe adapted a little from Kevin and Amanda
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