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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Servings 4
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can fat-free (14-ounce) less-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 oz uncooked linguine
  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 Tbs butter
  • 1 package presliced mushrooms (8-ounce)
  • 1 large red bell pepper cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup 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.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 401mg17%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.