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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
3
servings
This Cajun shrimp pasta has linguine noodles tossed with shrimp, zucchini, and onions in a spicy red sauce.
Ingredients
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8
ounces
linguine pasta
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12
ounces
shrimp
peeled and patted dry
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1/2
zucchini
sliced into semi-circle shapes
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1
small onion
diced
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5
cloves
garlic
minced
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1
tablespoon
olive oil
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15
ounce
can
tomato sauce
or
puree
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2
tablespoons
finely grated parmesan cheese
Dry seasonings:
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2
teaspoons
thyme
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2
teaspoons
paprika
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1/2
teaspoon
cayenne
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1/2
teaspoon
pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer transparent. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add sliced zucchini and diced onion to the pan, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, and all dry seasonings to the pan. Stir well. Bring to a simmer.
Add reserved linguine pasta and cooked shrimp to the pan, and stir until well-mixed. Serve garnished with finely grated parmesan cheese.
NUTRITION
751 kcal/serving
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NOTES & TIPS
This recipe moves fast; once the pasta is cooked and the ingredients are prepped, it takes less than 15 minutes to throw this together on the stove.