Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine
Linguine is tossed with shrimp seasoned with Cajun-style shrimp and crab boil, then warmed in a buttery sauce with garlic, red onion, sweet bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, and chipotle in adobo. Half-and-half gives the pasta a creamy finish, while lime and chile keep the flavors fresh and lightly smoky. Serve it as a family-style weeknight meal or a generous main course.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover the shrimp by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink, then drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and red onion; cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper, and salt. Stir in the half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, stir in shrimp and toss with the drained pasta.
- Calories 551.32 kcal High 28%
- Protein 26.6 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 62.08 g 23%
- Total Fat 21.81 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 12.38 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 170.35 mg High 57%
- Sodium 159.09 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.01 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 3.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 103.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 460.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 12.06 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 18.28 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Corn, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 551.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Corn, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine healthy?
- Cajun Shrimp and Corn Linguine has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 551.32 calories and 26.6 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 159.09 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.38 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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