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Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus is for Dinner.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus takes 10 minutes to cook.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus are:

8 oz angel hair pasta
1/4 cup margarine
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (use sodium free, or it will be very salty)
2 cups milk (skim or 1%)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb asparagus, sliced into 1 inch sections
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
cayenne pepper (to taste - I used 1/2 tbsp, but we like it spicy!)

Here is how you make Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. Melt margarine in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. 3. Saute shrimp and asparagus for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. 5. Remove shrimp and asparagus with a slotted spoon; set aside. 6. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. 7. Gradually whisk in milk and parmesan cheese, then cook until thickened. 8. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. 9. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FUTUREMRSMC.

The nutritional information for Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Asparagus is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 353.1

• Total Fat: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 237.0 mg
• Sodium: 633.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 37.7 g