Cajun Pasta

Name: Cajun Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 pound Pasta, Cooked Al Dente; 1 stick Unsalted Butter; 1 pint Half-and-half; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 1 bunch Scallions

7 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 pound Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1 pint Half-and-half
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 bunch Scallions

Directions

1

First a couple of notes:
2

For the pasta, I use rotini or ziti, but any small pasta will do.
3

The measurements for the garlic and Cajun seasonings are merely guidelines.
4

You can use more or less to taste.
5

This dish works equally well with chicken, sausage and many other seafood components.
6

This recipe serves as an excellent base to add in other vegetables as well.
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In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
8

Chop the scallions.
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Once the butter has melted completely, add in garlic and scallions and saute until just aromatic.
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Add in half-and-half and Cajun seasoning and bring to a simmer.
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Add in shrimp and simmer until sauce thickens somewhat.
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Add in cooked pasta and heat through.
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Serve with a salad and a nice white wine for an excellent meal.