One Pot Creamy Shrimp Linguine Easy Cajun Style for Busy Nights
An easy and delicious one pot recipe for creamy shrimp linguine with a Cajun twist, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add shrimp.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook until pink.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add linguine and cook until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, linguine, Cajun, easy, one pot