CAJUN SHRIMP LINGUINE

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"I came up with this lighter version of a restaurant favorite by adding more vegetables and less oil," writes Trisha Kruse from Eagle, Idaho. "It has lots of zip and a bit of richness from the sprinkling of cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup canned Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package 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, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Add shrimp; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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