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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Spaghetti

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Spaghetti

with Arugula and Basil Pesto

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25 min. | 813 kcal | easy | Needs a blender | Printable version
1. Cook Pasta Bring 2½ litres salted water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain in a sieve.
2. Prepare Ingredients Peel garlic and trim ends. Chop garlic. Finely chop basil. Cut lemon in half. In a small bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tbsp. of olive oil and cajun spices to preference.
3. Prepare Pesto In a blender or hand mixer, combine basil, half of the garlic, 4 tbsp. olive oil and half of both the arugula and lemon juice to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Cook Shrimp Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the remaining of garlic, 1 tbsp. of butter and mix well. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until shrimp is pink, opaque and an internal temperature of 165°F. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
5. Finish Pasta To the same skillet, add pasta, pesto, cream, 1/4 cup pasta water and toss to coat. Add 1 tbsp. of pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
6. Assemble + Serve Divide pesto pasta between serving bowls. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side. Garnish with shrimp and remaining arugula. Enjoy!
10unitWild Argentina Shrimps
180gSpaghetti
1unitBasil
2unitGarlic Cloves
1unitLemon
5gCajun Spice Mix
60mlCream 18%
40gArugula
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813 kcal
Amount
% daily value
Amount
% daily value
carbohydrate 73g
24%
fat 41g
63%
cholesterol 193mg
64%
fiber 3g
12%
protein 36g
saturated 11g
55%
sodium 1093mg
46%
sugar 3g
trans 0g
vitaminA 0mg
vitaminC 0mg
iron 0mg
calcium 0mg
potassium 0mg