Cajun-Spiced Linguine with Shrimp

Name: Cajun-Spiced Linguine with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¾ lb linguine 340 g; ¾ lb small shelled frozen shrimp (91-110), thawed and patted dry 340 g; 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tsp Cajun spice mix, or more to taste (see note); 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 398 ml; ¾ cup 15% cooking cream or 35% cream 180 ml; ¼ cup cream cheese, diced and softened 65 g; 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Level: very easy

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Divide the pasta among four bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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