Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
A bold and creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe made in just 30 minutes. This spicy, flavorful dish combines tender shrimp, Cajun cream sauce, and pasta.
Print Pin Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet Preferably 12-inch with high sides for sauce & shrimp
- 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
- 1 Sharp knife For slicing vegetables and prepping ingredients
- 1 Wooden spoon Ideal for stirring creamy sauces without scratching
- Microplane For grating fresh parmesan and mincing garlic
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta fettuccine,linguine, or penne
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2–3 tablespoon cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- parsley chopped,for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
- Optional 6–8 oz andouille sausage sliced,for added Cajun flavor
Instructions
- Cook until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water
- Toss with Cajun seasoning
- Sear 1–2 min per side; remove and set aside
- Sauté onion, peppers, garlic in butter/oil
- Add broth, cream, Cajun seasoning, and parmesan
- Toss in pasta and shrimp, adjust seasoning
- Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges; serve hot
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg