Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Description
Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
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1/4 cup butter
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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2 cups milk
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.