Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this savory Cajun Linguine dish. The perfect blend of spices and creaminess will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 4 oz. linguine (cooked in boiling salt water)
Cajun Cream Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. minced shallot
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasonings
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped chives / green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Linguine: Cook linguine in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Cajun Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, Cajun seasonings. Stir for about a minute. Add white wine and cook for 3-4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and cook for another minute. Slowly stir in heavy cream and half and half. Cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, mix in parmesan and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine in the Cajun cream sauce until well coated. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Adjust the Cajun seasonings to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Linguine, Creamy, Pasta, Dinner
