Shrimp and Pasta with Spicy Cajun Garlic Cream Sauce
Servings: 4
Bam! Add a little Cajun seasoning to a classic garlic cream sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz grilled shrimp or cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 16 oz linguine or your favorite pasta
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
- 3 strips cooked bacon drained and chopped in smaller pieces
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp bacon grease or butter
- 2 tbsp flour or more, as needed
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to directions on the package.
Meanwhile, to make the sauce
- Over low heat, melt bacon grease or butter in medium sauce pan. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (be careful not to let it burn).
- Whisk in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Slowly add white wine and continue whisking and cooking to make sure it remains smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more wine or water. Cook until the sauce thickens and is bubbly.
- Remove from heat and add cheese, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Set aside.
Cook shrimp, onions, and mushrooms
- Saute onions and mushrooms in bacon grease or olive oil until cooked through and fragrant.
- Add shrimp and saute until warmed through.
Serve
- Plate a serving of pasta. Top with a scoop of sauce and bacon, chopped green onions, and parsley.