Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccini noodles; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound large shrimp; 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion; 4 teaspoons garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning; Salt and pepper; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
706 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Iris Hanson

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Cajun Shrimp Pasta is fettuccini noodles cooked al dente and tossed with Cajun-seasoned shrimp and a creamy, Cajun-seasoned sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Noodles

8 ounces fettuccini noodles
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp, uncooked, tail off, deveined
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for garnish)
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Noodles

In a large pot filled with water, add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add noodles and cook al dente, according to package directions.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
Add oil to the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

Shrimp

Season the shrimp on all sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
To a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and heat until oil is sizzling.
When the oil is hot, add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes on each side.
Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Tent to keep warm.

Sauce

To the same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add onions and cook until softened (8-10 minutes).
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream, ½ cup pasta water, parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and add noodles to the skillet. (If you want a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.)
Add shrimp. Toss to combine.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Served topped with parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish.