Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Shrimp and pasta combine with a creamy sauce for a quick and delicious dish. Round out the meal with a Caesar salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 c water 1
  • 28 oz can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 box uncooked linguine
  • 2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
  • 2 large red bell pepper, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
  • 4 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 c half-and-half
  • 1/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup water and broth in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Break pasta in half; add to pan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp to pan. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done; drain.

2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and pepper to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until moisture evaporates. Add flour, seasoning, and salt to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in half-and-half; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add pasta mixture and parsley to pan; toss.