Shrimp Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Kick - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
• 8 quarts (8 liters) water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) salt
• 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces (225g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15g) butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (120ml) diced onion
• 1/2 cup (120ml) diced bell pepper (red or green)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) diced celery
• 2 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving