Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package angel hair pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 547.84 Kcal (2294 kJ)
Calories from fat 299.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.26g 51%
Cholesterol 98.71mg 33%
Sodium 1494.55mg 62%
Potassium 315.84mg 7%
Total Carbs 49.42g 16%
Sugars 6.53g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 14.56g 29%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 26.1mg 145%
Calcium 188.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.98 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.32g 51%
Cholesterol 36.57mg 33%
Sodium 553.74mg 62%
Potassium 117.02mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.31g 16%
Sugars 2.42g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 7%
Protein 5.4g 29%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 9.7mg 145%
Calcium 69.9mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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