Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine with Spinach and Mushrooms

Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine with Spinach and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled; 8 oz linguine; 4 oz mushrooms; 1 handful fresh spinach; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2.5 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup pasta water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chicken bouillon; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; salt and pepper to taste

This creamy Cajun shrimp linguine is rich, spicy, and packed with tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and wilted spinach. A little tomato paste, Parmesan, and lemon juice give the sauce extra depth, making it an easy restaurant-style pasta dinner for any night of the week.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

large shrimp, peeled
1 lb
linguine
8 oz
mushrooms
4 oz
fresh spinach
1 handful
small onion, chopped
1
minced garlic
0.5 tbsp
heavy cream
1 cup
Parmesan cheese
1 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2.5 tbsp
pasta water
0.5 cup
lemon juice
1 tbsp
chicken bouillon
1 tbsp
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp
Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 tsp
red pepper flakes
1 tsp
salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with the chicken bouillon. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to the package directions, about 7 to 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until pink and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.