Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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.

Creole Shrimp and Spaghetti

I've been feeling like crud lately so I needed something quick and filling to make for dinner. Since Ron brought shrimp home last night I thought I'd try out this recipe I found on one of my favorite recipe sites, All Recipes.

I did some minor tweaks after reading the reviews and loved it. Very nice kick. Very yummy. Now I'm gonna have to play with it to make it a bit more calorie friendly. ;)

Creole Shrimp and Spaghetti



Modified from this recipe

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon Creole-style seasoning (use less if you dont like a kick to your food)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine butter, Creole seasoning, black pepper, and teriyaki sauce. When butter is hot add the shrimp and simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink throughout.

Spoon the shrimp on top of the pasta and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.