Cajun Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Easy to make tender cajun shrimp tossed in with cajun-style tomato base with whole wheat pasta. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp shelled & deveined, medium, raw
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne pasta gluten free
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or to taste
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes one can
- 1 lime juice and zest
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the shrimp into a ziploc bag and add in the cajuns seasoning and oil. Stir through the bag to completely coat the shrimp with the spices.
- Heat a large rimmed pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-4 minutes. Set aside.
- To the same pan add 1 tbsp of oil and saute the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the onion, bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until veggies soften.
- Stir in the cajun seasoning plus chili powder, and cook for 1 minute more, or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, juice and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to mild.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and the shrimp, and top with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use any pasta of choice. For a healthier option, use lentil or chickpea pasta.
- You may use fresh tomatoes, or make your own crushed tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes.
- Shrimp: use raw shrimp if you can use cooked shrimp. If you don't like shrimp, use a different protein like chicken breast.
- Cook the pasta to al dente since it will be cooking again along with the shrimp and sauce. Do not overcook the pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
299mg
(100%)
Sodium
1397mg
(58%)
Potassium
686mg
(15%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4198IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
100mg
(111%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 299mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1397mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4198IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
8 reviews
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