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Easy Cajun Shrimp Linguine
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Recipe By: Alice Morrow
Easy Cajun Shrimp Linguine
Ingredients
- 6 oz. whole-grain linguine
- 2 t. Cajun seasonings, like Tony Chachere’s
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 T. canola oil, divided
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 c. chopped green bell pepper
- ½ c. thinly sliced celery
- 2 T. chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 4 T. minced garlic
- Kosher salt, red pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ c. half and half
- Grated fresh Parmesan cheese, garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but reserve ⅓ c. pasta cooking liquid.
- Heat large skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in medium bowl, toss to coat.
- Add 1 T. oil to a pan, swirl to coat.
- Add shrimp to pan and cook until done, 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
- Add remaining oil to pan, swirl.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery and 1 T. thyme, cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add red pepper, salt and garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add reserved pasta liquid, bay leaves and tomatoes. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Discard bay leaves.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Stir in shrimp and pasta.
- Stir in half and half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with remaining thyme and parmesan cheese, if desired.
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