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Cajun Shrimp And Lemon Pasta

Here's how you make Cajun Shrimp And Lemon Pasta
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Pasta
  • 1/2 pound dry linguine
  • 6 cups water, boiling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Garnish
  • 2 green onions, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Step 2: Cook linguine, saving 1/2 cup pasta water.

  • Step 3: Drain.

  • Step 4: Toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil with lemon zest.

  • Step 5: Set aside.

  • Step 6: In a bowl, coat shrimp with Cajun seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  • Step 7: Transfer to a skillet over medium heat.

  • Step 8: Cook until pink, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Step 9: Add pasta water and fresh lemon juice.

  • Step 10: Add cooked pasta.

  • Step 11: Season with salt and lemon pepper to taste.

  • Step 12: Cook until tight.

  • Step 13: Toss in green onions.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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