Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 lb. linguine pasta, cooked al dente

→ Proteins

02 - 1 lb. thawed raw extra-large shrimp (26-30) or jumbo shrimp (21-25), peeled, deveined, and tail-off

→ Fats & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
04 - 1 tablespoon butter
05 - 16 oz. heavy cream

→ Seasonings & Aromatics

06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
07 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Kosher salt
09 - Fresh cracked pepper

→ Dairy

10 - 4 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese

→ Liquids

11 - 2 tablespoons dry white wine (or chicken broth)

→ Herbs & Garnishes

12 - 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley + more for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
02 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towel and add to a medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly in the seasoning and oil.
03 - Add seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until just opaque. Use tongs to carefully remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
04 - Add garlic and a couple pinches of salt and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds.
05 - Add white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping the flavorful bits off the bottom. Cook over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
06 - Add heavy cream and Parmesan to the pan along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until the cheese melts. Cook for another couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
07 - Add cooked linguine to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
08 - Add cooked shrimp back into the pan, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook until warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, prepare the pasta just before adding to the sauce to maintain optimal texture.
02 - Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your heat preference.

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