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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy Main Dish Pasta Seafood American Cajun Southern United States Shrimp Dietary Low Calorie Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Shellfish 4 Hours Or Less

Amy's Cajun Shrimp Florentine

This is really yummy with chicken too! prep time includes marinating time (you don't have to marinate...it's just better this way).

Steps

Combine shrimp with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
Let marinate several hours if possible.
In heavy dutch oven , melt butter over medium heat.
Saute shrimp until pink , about 3-4 minutes.
Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add flour and cook a few minutes , whisking continually.
Gradually add milk or cream , whisking until smooth.
Add onions , garlic , nutmeg , spinach , salt and pepper.
Let simmer until thickened.
Add cheese and basil.
Add shrimp back into pot.
Stir to combine.
Add most of sauce to cooked pasta and toss well to combine.
Top pasta with remaining sauce.
Top with tomato.
Garnish with additional cheese and basil if desired.

Ingredients

medium shrimp, cajun seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, butter, flour, whole milk, green onions, garlic cloves, nutmeg, frozen spinach, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, pasta, tomatoes