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Ina Garten Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This Ina Garten Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe with just the right amount of kick! Tender whole shrimp smothered in a quick and easy spicy cream sauce with just the right amount of perfectly cooked pasta.
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Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon large shrimp, peeled and deveined;
  • 1 tablespoon linguine;
  • Salt;
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste;
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil;
  • 2 tablespoon butter;
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning;
  • ¾ cup heavy cream;
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour;
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving;
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley;
  • ¼ cup dry white wine;

Instructions

  • Cook the linguine according to package directions, and save one cup of the cooking water;
  • Drain and return pasta to the pot. Add just a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking.;
  • Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning;
  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil, and once hot, cook shrimp until just pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate.;
  • Using the same saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook it until it is slightly golden.;
  • Whisk in the white wine and the heavy cream. Keep whisking to prevent lumps for forming, and cook for about a minute.;
  • Whisk in the reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper;
  • At this time, mix in the linguine;
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and add the chopped parsley. Mix everything together and check the seasoning for salt;
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