Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Pasta


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Pasta calories by ingredient


Introduction

Spicy and creamy shrimp, pasta and vegetables. Spicy and creamy shrimp, pasta and vegetables.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 cup water
    14 oz chicken broth, low sodium
    1 pound shrimp
    12 oz Healthy Harvest thin spaghetti
    1 tsp olive oil
    1 large red bell pepper sliced
    1 - 8 oz pack sliced mushrooms
    2 tsp flour
    1 tsp cajun spice mix, sodium free
    1 can petite diced tomatoes, low sodium
    2/3 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.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    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


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    Just right;) will make again
    Thank you
    - 9/10/13


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    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