Cajun-Spiced Linguine with Shrimp
Cajun-Spiced Linguine with Shrimp
Ingredients
- ¾ lb (340 g) linguine
- ¾ lb (340 g) small shelled frozen shrimp (91-110), thawed and patted very dry
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tsp Cajun spice mix, or more to taste (see note)
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup (180 ml) 15% cooking cream or 35% cream
- ¼ cup (65 g) cream cheese, diced and softened
- 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside ½ cup (125 ml) of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes in 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, soften the onion in the remaining oil. Add the garlic and spice mix. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated.
- Add the reserved pasta cooking water, cream, cream cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Add the shrimp and pasta. Mix to coat well in the sauce.
- Divide the pasta among four bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Cajun-Spiced Linguine with Shrimp