4.8 from 12 votes
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
My Cajun shrimp pasta features an absolutely decadent garlic sauce that coats the succulent, plump seafood and al dente pasta like a dream!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined or cooked
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seafood Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning of choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 rib celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes drained
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rough chop the roasted tomatoes. You will need 1 cup for this recipe. Save reserved for another recipe.
- Cook the pasta in a pot of heavily salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain remaining water, toss pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and cover to keep warm.
- Toss the shrimp with the cajun seasoning. In a deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and saute for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm. If using cooked shrimp do the same, but cook 30 seconds on each side.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the celery and garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese and pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil then turn heat to medium/low and cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season to taste.
- Add the shrimp, pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir until pasta and shrimp are coated in sauce and heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1363IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1363IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.