CAJUN SHRIMP SPAGHETTI

Lunch/Dinner

Prep

15 Mins

Cook

20 Mins

Serves

Macros per serving

Calories

497

Protein

52g

Carbs

34g

Fat

17g

Ingredients

to package directions. Drain and set aside. oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside. butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth. Add cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, pepper, and extra Cajun seasoning. Stir until creamy and thickened. the skillet. Toss until coated in sauce. Cajun seasoning. Serve hot.
For the Shrimp:
1 lb (450g) raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 tsp (10g) light butter or olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour (or 15g Fit Flour)
1½ cups (360ml) Fairlife skim milk
1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz (113g) low-fat cream cheese
1 cup (112g) part-skim shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp (10g) grated parmesan
Salt & pepper, to taste Extra Cajun seasoning, to preference
Fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Pasta:
8 oz (170g) high-protein spaghetti (such as Barilla Protein+ or Banza)

5 steps

1Cook the Pasta: Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth. Add cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, pepper, and extra Cajun seasoning. Stir until creamy and thickened.
4Combine: Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss until coated in sauce.
5Serve: Garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning. Serve hot. For the Shrimp: 1 lb (450g) raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) For the Creamy Sauce: 2 tsp (10g) light butter or olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour (or 15g Fit Flour) 1½ cups (360ml) Fairlife skim milk 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth 4 oz (113g) low-fat cream cheese 1 cup (112g) part-skim shredded mozzarella 2 tbsp (10g) grated parmesan Salt & pepper, to taste Extra Cajun seasoning, to preference Fresh parsley, for garnish For the Pasta: 8 oz (170g) high-protein spaghetti (such as Barilla Protein+ or Banza)