Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe


Submitted by jamesonm01

Makes 2 servings


Great low calorie, and very tasty. Serve with grean beans or asparagues and it will be complete.

Ingredients
4 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
  1. Cook linguine according to packaged directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncoverd, for 5 minutes.

  2. Add shrimp; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Yields: 2 servings

Categories

Seafood, Main Dish, American-Southern

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 273.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
57
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.3g
10%
Saturated Fat
1.7g
9%
Cholesterol
266mg
89%
Sodium
339mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates
36.4g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
5%
Sugars
2.7g
Protein
32.9g
Vitamin A 17% • Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 12% • Iron 32%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in selenium
  • High in vitamin C
    		•    Bad points
  • Very high in cholesterol
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