Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 2
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 483 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat9g | 46% |
Cholesterol213mg | 71% |
Sodium1272mg | 55% |
Total Carbohydrate46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein34g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 23% |
Calcium208mg | 16% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium567mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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