Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound raw large raw shrimp (26-30 count), peeled and deveined; 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 12 ounces fettuccine, preferably whole-wheat; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 bunch scallions; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach; ⅓ cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Combine shrimp and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Set aside.

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Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Return the pasta to the pot off the heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and toss to coat.
Step 3

Meanwhile, thinly slice white and light green parts of scallions diagonally; set aside. Thinly slice dark green parts of scallions; set aside.
Step 4

Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced white and light green scallions, garlic, butter and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add broth and half-and-half; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned shrimp; reduce heat to medium and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and opaque and the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, turning the shrimp over halfway through. Remove from heat.
Step 5

Heat the pasta in the pot over low heat. Add spinach, sour cream, salt, the shrimp mixture and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly and adding more cooking water, if necessary, until the sauce becomes thick and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide evenly among 6 bowls and garnish with the sliced dark green scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups pasta & about 4 shrimp

Per Serving:

375 calories; fat 10g; cholesterol 116mg; sodium 417mg; carbohydrates 50g; dietary fiber 3g; protein 20g; sugars 5g; niacin equivalents 5mg; saturated fat 5g; vitamin a iu 2866IU.

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