Cajun Shrimp And Lemon Pasta
Created by dienia b on February 25, 2024
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 9m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #42412
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
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Step 2: Cook linguine, saving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Step 3: Drain.
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Step 4: Toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil with lemon zest.
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Step 5: Set aside.
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Step 6: In a bowl, coat shrimp with Cajun seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Step 7: Transfer to a skillet over medium heat.
How to Make
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Step 8: Cook until pink, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Step 9: Add pasta water and fresh lemon juice.
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Step 10: Add cooked pasta.
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Step 11: Season with salt and lemon pepper to taste.
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Step 12: Cook until tight.
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Step 13: Toss in green onions.