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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a bold and creamy dish made with juicy shrimp, Cajun spice, and a silky sauce served over angel hair pasta. A delicious weeknight meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz angel hair pasta

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

2 cups whole milk

¼ tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice


Instructions

  • Cook the Pasta
    Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt the water lightly. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for about 4 minutes, or until al dente (still a little firm). Drain and set aside.

  • Cook the Shrimp
    In a large, heavy skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Once it begins to bubble gently, add the shrimp in an even layer. Sauté for about 1 minute on each side, until they just turn pink. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the butter in the pan.

  • Build the Sauce Base
    To the butter still in the pan, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn. Then sprinkle in the flour and Cajun seasoning. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes—this cooks the flour so the sauce won’t taste raw and allows the Cajun spices to bloom.

  • Whisk In Milk and Thicken
    Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, to avoid lumps. Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce thickens—this may take a few minutes.

  • Season and Finish
    Remove the sauce from heat, then season with salt and the fresh lemon juice. Stir in the cooked shrimp.

  • Combine & Serve
    Spoon the creamy Cajun sauce and shrimp over the cooked angel hair pasta. Toss gently so the pasta is well-coated with sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed shrimp and adjust Cajun seasoning to control heat. Add a splash of milk to loosen sauce if needed during reheating.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 483
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Protein: 34g