Creamy Cajun Pasta

By longhornfans

Picture shows "Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta"; Also great without shrimp served with Cajun Catfish.

Ingredients

• Optional:
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta (or linguine)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Add 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Suggestion:
• 12 oz. Pasta

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain. (For Linguine, cook according to package directions.)
2. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. * Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. **

If adding shrimp:
* Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side in butter and garlic; Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
** Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.