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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Noodles
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  1. In a large pot filled with water, add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add noodles and cook al dente, according to package directions.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
  4. Add oil to the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
Shrimp
  1. Season the shrimp on all sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. To a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and heat until oil is sizzling.
  3. When the oil is hot, add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Tent to keep warm.
Sauce
  1. To the same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add onions and cook until softened (8-10 minutes).
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add heavy cream, ½ cup pasta water, parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
  4. 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.)
  5. Add shrimp. Toss to combine.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Served topped with parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 706kcal (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 706

% Daily Value*

Calories 706kcal 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.