Simple Way to Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipes

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

The creaminess and spiciness of these two dishes balance and compliment each other perfectly.

Recipe Summary Creamy Pesto Shrimp

One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.

Ingredients | Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipes

1 pound linguine pasta

½ cup butter

2 cups heavy cream

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup pesto

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.

Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

Info | Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipes

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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