Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe

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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.”

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Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 15 25

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.

Nutritional Facts 2 cups equals 384 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 172 mg cholesterol, 752 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Shrimp Linguine in Cooking for 2 Winter 2008, p46