Cajun Shrimp Linguine

14 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces whole-grain linguine or 6 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 3/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  2. 2
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Add 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
  3. 3
    3. Add remaining 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1 tablespoons thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid, salt, bay leaves, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and pasta. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tsp thyme.
  4. 4
    Place all ingredients in your favorite serving dish and enjoy.

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