Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Pasta
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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup water14 oz chicken broth, low sodium1 pound shrimp12 oz Healthy Harvest thin spaghetti1 tsp olive oil1 large red bell pepper sliced1 - 8 oz pack sliced mushrooms2 tsp flour1 tsp cajun spice mix, sodium free1 can petite diced tomatoes, low sodium2/3 cup evaporated skim milk (not condensed)1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Directions
Put broth and water in large pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 min. Keep an eye on moisture level. Add a little water if necessary. Add shrimp and simmer for 3 min or until shrimp is cooked. Do not drain.

In skillet, add olive oil. Add peppers and mushrooms, saute for 4 min. Add flour and cajun seasoning. Heat for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes. Stir in milk and heat for 1 min. Add sauce and parsley to pasta.

I like to serve this with broccoli on the side.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOXIE6.
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 335.8
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 149.9 mg
  • Sodium: 423.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 28.4 g

Member Reviews
  • BLUEWATERS23
     Definitely a family favorite moving forward! I didn't have cajun spice mix, so I made my own with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning and some ground red pepper. A little too spicy for the kids, but delicious! - 1/6/12
  • DNUGGIE
     Add more water and used whole can of evaporated milk and increased flour to 3tbs. Also used fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and onion. Topped with parmesan cheese to serve. very yummy! - 11/13/13
  • THEWEEZER
     Just right;) will make again
    Thank you - 9/10/13
  • KINDERGIRL
     This was not good at all. No flavor. I was born and raised a coonass so when I see anything saying Cajun I don't expect much. But this looked good from the recipe. Thought I'd try it, now I know to go with my instincts on the things that say Cajun. By the way I do love this website. - 10/17/12
  • NURSEHOWE
     Substituted fat free half and half since I didn't have evaporated skim. I added an extra 1/2 c water and it was pretty creamy. My family loved it! - 1/14/12
  • HUNNIBEE369
     SOUNDS GOOD - 7/5/11
  • LISA_TRYING
     I really enjoyed this. I added a 1/2 cup more water and that was a good amount. I think next time I will switch out the parsley for cilantro and add some onions. Definitely a great base recipe to modify for everyone's needs! - 3/23/11
  • MARSH4463
     Great! One of the best low fat recipes I have ever made. Coming from New Orleans, that means it's good. Made just minor changes. Sauted onion and celery with mushrooms and added a tablespoon of garlic with pasta water.Sprinkled with cheese. Yum! - 9/12/10
  • LINDA2BLITTLE
     Fantastic! Husband says it's a keeper. Can't believe it. Thank you. He's ready for another recipe. yaaaah - 8/1/10
  • RANDS5369
     Thought I had everything to make this recipe, but ended up having to substitute Rotel tomatoes (with green chiles) for the diced tomatoes. Thankfully, we did cut the cajun seasoning in half to adjust. It was VERY spicy, but also VERY yummy. We'll definitely make again. Thanks! - 7/9/10
  • COCOAMARIA
     Very good! You do have to add more liquid. - 5/2/10
  • LADYLEO2U
     Great Recipe - Was looking for a quick meal with ingredients that I already had .....great solution! - 3/30/10
  • MISSLYSS78
     Very good recipe! Creamy flavor but not heavy. I added a bit of tabasco (we like it spicy!) I couldn't find sodium free cajun seasoning. I added 1/4 cup more water and 1/4 cup more chicken broth and it worked out well.
    Thank you!!! - 1/15/10
  • CARRIMERRIOTT
     it was ok...not sure if i would make again - 1/11/10
  • GOEY123
     Excellent. After reading the reviews, I added 1/2 c. water and 1/2 c. chicken broth extra to the recipe. I would recommend only adding 1/4 c. extra of each. Great flavor, and not too spicy. This will definitely stay on my weekly list. - 10/15/09
  • MOOMOOSCARYGIRL
     This was amazing...absolutely loved this recipe. Will try chicken next time to change it up a bit...KEEY07...yes the juice did evaporate and had to add more...no mushrooms since I don't like them. - 8/26/09
  • KEEY07
     Pretty Yummy! Did anyone else have the water and broth evaporate on them?? The flavor was great, I will make it again...but did I mess up??? - 4/21/09
  • ROOSTER911
     Very yummy! - 4/21/09
  • KASIBUG
     So good! I added extra cajun seasoning and used onions instead of mushrooms, since I forgot to buy them at the store. lol... Still tasted amazing! :D Thanks! - 4/9/09
  • TONERMOMMY
     GREAT!!!!!!!!! - 3/9/09
  • FLOSSIES
     I start my deit tomorrow and this is what I'm having for super - 2/28/09
  • MOTHERPOOHBEAR
     I made this for dinner tonight. I modified it a bit since we don't like red bell peppers or mushrooms. I used carrots, celery, red onions & green beans instead. Turned out great! Not too spicy...so everyone loved it! - 2/13/09
  • PRINCESSRIALS
     Awesome! Even my 16 year old who only eats pizza went back for a heaping serving of seconds! - 1/23/09
  • RUTHPETREA
     This recipe is absolutely fabulous. Everyone in my household loved it. This will be in our weekly rotation. It will be good with chicken instead of shrimp also! - 12/9/08
  • DAUGHTEROFGRACE
     I don't like shrimp but this recipe sounds really good. I'll have to try it with chicken instead! - 12/7/08



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