CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Shrimp
• 8 oz. Rigatoni Noodles
• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 4 tsp. cajun seasoning (we use Lawry’s)
• 4 Tbs. butter
• 3 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream (I substituted with milk for 2 cups worth, due to the challenge)

Details

Adapted from dailydishrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, toss in the cajun seasoning and the shrimp. Toss to coat it thoroughly.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan over med. heat until the butter stops foaming and just starts to turn a brownish color – sort of “tan”. Now, add the seasoned shrimp and saute for 5-8 minutes until the shrimp is firm.

While you are sautéing the shrimp, boil your water and cook Rigatoni as directed on box.

Reduce heat and add the heavy cream and heat through, stirring frequently.

Pour shrimp and sauce over drained pasta and stir to coat the pasta. Sprinkle a little extra Lawry’s or Cajun Seasoning over the top of each serving, to give it the kick the desired recipient likes. You can also add a 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese to the entire pasta dish and toss in. (I didn’t do this because Parmesan wasn’t on my challenge grocery list)