Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Easy Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (16-oz) carton heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Toss shrimp with seasoning; add to skillet and cook until pink. Remove from skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley to drippings in skillet. Cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until reduced by one-fourth. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted. Add pasta; toss. Divide cheesy pasta among 6 plates; top with shrimp.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg vegetable medley (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook vegetables according to package directions. Toss with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
715
|
101
|
816
|
| Fat (g) | 43 | 7 | 50 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Protein (g) | 35 | 3 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 47 | 8 | 55 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 599 | 144 | 743 |
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