Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.

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1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

1/4 cup butter

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2 cups milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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