Cajun Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
563 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Description
Cajun Shrimp Pasta features shrimp marinated in Cajun seasoning, cooked in a skillet with garlic, olive oil, and butter. Simmered with chicken broth and heavy cream, it creates a smooth sauce that coats the pasta evenly. Cherry tomatoes add slight acidity and sweetness, while baby spinach wilts gently into the sauce, contributing a tender green element. Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley finish the dish with a savory and fresh touch.
The pasta is stirred directly into the creamy shrimp sauce, ensuring each bite is flavorful and balanced. The rich, smooth sauce complements the slightly spicy, succulent shrimp, while the vegetables provide contrast in texture and color, making it suitable as a fulfilling dinner or lunch option.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) penne pasta or fusili pasta
- 10 oz (280g) Shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail-on
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- salt to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Marinate the shrimp in Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the garlic until slightly browned, then add the shrimp. Stir a few times before adding the chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine it well with the sauce. Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. As soon as the spinach starts to wilt, turn off the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 337mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 1487mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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