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Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine

Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine: 1 Amazing Meal

  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender beef strips coated in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce infused with bold Cajun seasoning, served over perfectly cooked linguine.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 400g linguine pasta
  • 350g beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning plus extra to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season beef strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and optional paprika.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  9. Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Return the beef strips to the skillet, letting them heat through.
  11. Plate the pasta, top with beef, drizzle sauce, and garnish with more parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best texture, slice beef against the grain after cooking.
  • Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra bulk and nutrition.
  • Always taste your sauce before serving—Cajun blends vary in heat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 620 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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