Cajun Poached Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Cajun Poached Shrimp Linguine Recipe

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 (4 ounce) smoked sausages, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 10% cream
  • 1/2 cup water or reduced sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp and paprika together to coat; set aside.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Panfry sausage slices, for about 4 min or until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
  3. Wipe out skillet with paper towel. Whisk flour into cream and add water.
  4. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add cream mixture along with the garlic, thyme and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil and add shrimp; simmer for about 4 min until shrimp are pink and firm. Return sausage to skillet and warm through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine for about 3 min or until tender but firm. Drain well and add to skillet. Cook, stirring on low heat for about 2 min or until sauce coats pasta well.
  6. Serve in shallow soup bowls and sprinkle with green onion.
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