Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8 oz) package spaghetti or 1 (8 oz) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
parmesan cheese, to top

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dete; drain.
Meanwhile, 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 from skillet (some shrimp may not be cooked completely) and set aside.
Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning into the butter. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Return shrimp to sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until shrimp is done. Season with salt.
Top pasta with shrimp sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	548.56 Kcal (2297 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.26g	51%
Cholesterol	98.71mg	33%
Sodium	1494.94mg	62%
Potassium	314.76mg	7%
Total Carbs	49.4g	16%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	6%
Protein	14.64g	29%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	189.8mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.13 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.5g	51%
Cholesterol	37.09mg	33%
Sodium	561.74mg	62%
Potassium	118.27mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.56g	16%
Sugars	2.38g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	6%
Protein	5.5g	29%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	71.3mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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