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Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn

Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn

Cost $20, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

  • Seafood

    • 🦐 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
    • 1 tablespoon liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup half-and-half

  • Vegetables

    • 🧄 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 🧅 ⅓ cup diced red onion
    • ⅓ cup diced sweet red bell pepper
    • 🌽 ½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 🍋 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

2

Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Fill with water to 1 inch above the shrimp, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, then drain.

3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and red onion, cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 4 minutes.

4

Stir in bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper, and salt. Stir in the half-and-half, and bring to a simmer.

5

Once the mixture is simmering, stir in shrimp, and toss with the drained pasta.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

508

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 60
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 To save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.For added spice, increase the chipotle pepper or add a pinch of cayenne.This dish pairs well with a light green salad or grilled vegetables.