Warm up with Crispy Cajun Shrimp Penne

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This crispy Cajun shrimp penne will fulfill all your pasta dreams! Comfort food at its best!

  • Fettucine (or Penne)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 15 shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon of cajun spice
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook pasta until soft but slightly hard still
  2. Clean shrimp and season with 1 tablespoon of cajun spice. Drizzle flour over shrimp and toss in a bowl to ensure each side is covered with flour.
  3. Add butter and olive oil to deep skillet on high heat. Add shrimp and cook until crisp (approximately 2 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  4. Add broth and heavy cream to skillet. Season with cajun spice. Cook until sauce thickens from heavy cream and parmesan cheese – whisk.
  5. Add pasta and shrimp to sauce. Toss and serve!