Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup all purpose flour
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 cup chopped celery
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2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
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2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
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2 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 pound thinly sliced, fully cooked smoked sausage
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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salt to taste (see Cook's Notes)
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1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (see Cook's Notes)
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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12 ounces spaghetti, cooked
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chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
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lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Directions
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Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until foamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour to foamy butter, whisking quickly to make sure there are no lumps. Continue stirring until roux turns a dark, reddish brown, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables have begun to be tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in Cajun seasoning and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add sliced smoked sausage and season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
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Remove cover, increase heat to medium high, and return to a boil. Add shrimp and cream, and cookuntil shrimp turn pink and are curled into a C-shape, about 3 minutes.
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Serve warm over cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Cook’s Note
Cajun seasoning has a lot of salt. Depending on your personal taste, adding salt may not be necessary. Just make sure you taste as you cook.
I used medium-sized shrimp in this recipe (21 to 25 shrimp per pound). Smaller shrimp may be used, if desired, but make sure to adjust the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 408 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 408 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium 1095mg | 48% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium 68mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 467mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
