Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 Roma tomato, finely diced
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Chopped parsley, a few sprigs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook linguine according to package instructions.
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook shrimp in oil and garlic until pink.
- Make the Sauce: Add half-and-half, Parmigiano Reggiano, and cook until thickened.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta, tomato, parsley, and Cajun seasoning.
- Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice, adjust consistency, and serve hot.
Notes
- If the sauce looks slightly curdled, keep heat low, add half-and-half gradually, and stir well.
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
