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shrimp & crab pasta with creamy cajun sauce

Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce You’ll Love

This shrimp & crab pasta with creamy Cajun sauce is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that captures the essence of Cajun cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine Feel free to use any pasta shape you enjoy.
For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp Fresh, cleaned, and deveined shrimp.
  • 8 oz Crab Use lump crab meat for the best texture.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Healthy sautéing base.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 cup Half-and-half Substitute with heavy cream for added richness.
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning Adjust to desired spice level.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is a must.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chopped parsley Brightens up the dish.
  • 1 medium Roma tomato Can use any ripe tomato variety.
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast works for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Optional, use freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

How to Make Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce
  1. Pat your shrimp dry and season them with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted.
  4. Add seasoned shrimp and minced garlic to the pan; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in the half-and-half and stir in Parmigiano Reggiano; bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Turn off heat and mix in cooked linguine, diced tomato, and chopped parsley.
  7. Adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and avoid overcooking the shrimp for the ideal texture.

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