Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta; 3/4 pound medium shrimp (thawed & peeled); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 small onion (chopped finely); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (julienned ); 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (see note); 8 large leaves basil (torn); Salt & pepper (to taste); Freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

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Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, add butter and olive oil to a skillet on medium heat. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until they're lightly browned if you wish (this gives extra flavor).

Stir in the Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute.

Add the cream and Cajun seasoning, and cook for a few minutes until you have a nice, smooth sauce.

Add the shrimp in, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce is reduced to your liking. Season with salt &amp; pepper if desired, add the fresh basil, and toss the drained pasta with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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