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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

By: C

"Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (261)

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	Riesling
	Filthy Martini
	Beer
	Cherry Limeade I

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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.