Cajun Shrimp Linguine

October 2, 2020
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Created by Harmons
45 minutes
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme divided
  • 3/8 tsp cayenne
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 oz whole grain linguine or fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
DIRECTIONS:

In medium bowl, add Cajun seasoning and shrimp and toss to combine. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp in an even layer and cook on first side, 2-3 minutes. Turn over and cook second side, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic, stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon thyme, cayenne and salt and continue to cook, about 3 minutes. Add bay leaves and tomatoes, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Add shrimp to sauce, stir to combine and let heat through.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add pasta, half-and-half and remaining 1/2 tablespoon thyme to sauce and continue to cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.