cajun cream/shrimp sauce over linguini

Name: Cajun Cream/Shrimp Sauce over Linguini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon(s) creole seasoning (your favorite one), or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (table variety), or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper (freshly ground), or to taste; 3 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 1 cup(s) heavy cream, slightly warmed; 1 cup(s) cooked, chopped shrimp; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 pound(s) linguini, or pasta of choice

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Mar 11, 2014

This one is pretty easy to make, and tastes wonderful, over just about any type of pasta. I don’t have any images of this, so you’ll have to settle for my artistic interpretations. Oh, by the way, this sauce would also be great spooned over some cod, or haddock. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon creole seasoning (your favorite one), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt (table variety), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground), or to taste
3 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
1 cup heavy cream, slightly warmed
1 cup cooked, chopped shrimp
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 pound linguini, or pasta of choice

How To Make cajun cream/shrimp sauce over linguini

Step 1

Chop the shrimp into small pieces

Step 2

Lightly cook the shrimp, over medium heat. They should still be pink. Remove from heat, place into a bowl, and reserve.
Step 3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan, over medium heat.
Step 4

When foaming subsides, add the cream, and the Creole seasoning, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 5

Chef's Tip: Depending on the type of Creole seasoning you use (and how much), this dish might be salty enough. Remember: Taste, and then season... Taste, and then season.
Step 6

Allow the sauce to slowly simmer, until thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 7

Chef's Note: Stovetop timings are based on the heat of your burner, so 6 to 8 minutes is just an average.
Step 8

Stir in the shrimp and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the lemon juice.
Step 9

Cook the pasta according to package directions to the al dente stage.
Step 10

Chef's Tip: Time the cooking of the pasta, so that it will be ready when the sauce is ready.
Step 11

Divide the pasta onto 4 plates, and ladle the warm shrimp sauce over the pasta. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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