Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 2 cups
  • Calories:
  • 384
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 172 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 752 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 52 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 28 g


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Cajun Shrimp Linguine

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“I came up with this lighter version of a restaurant favorite by adding more vegetables and less oil,” writes Trisha Kruse from Eagle, Idaho. “It has lots of zip and a bit of richness from the sprinkling of cheese.”

SERVINGS: 2

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup canned Italian diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
    Add shrimp; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Yield: 2 servings.


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