Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine with Four Cheeses is a decadent pasta dish that brings together the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and a rich, velvety cheese sauce. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection, enveloped in a creamy blend of four different cheeses, and served over al dente linguine pasta. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this dish promises to impress with its satisfying texture and delightful flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter (plus extra for cooking)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Remove shrimp and prepare the cheese sauce by adding butter, heavy cream, whole milk, and Velveeta to the skillet. Stir until melted.
- Mix in remaining cheeses until thickened; season the sauce.
- Combine the cooked linguine and shrimp with the sauce; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg