Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
754 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta is made with linguine and seasoned shrimp in a creamy fire-roasted tomato sauce. With spices like Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and chili powder, this dish packs just the right amount of heat. The best part? It's ready in under 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup salted butter ½ stick
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 14.5 ounces
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the manufacturer's directions and set aside.
- On a large plate pat the shrimp dry on both sides with a paper towel.
- In a large mixing bowl or ziploc bag toss shrimp in old bay seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika and crushed red pepper.
- Using a large skillet, melt the butter on low heat.
- Turning the heat up to medium, place shrimp in and cook for 2-3 minutes each side.
- After the shrimp have cooked, set them aside on a plate.
- Returning to your skillet, add in the heavy cream, keeping the heat at medium. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula to scrape up any bits left in the skillet.
- Simmer on medium low heat for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
- Turn off the heat and add in shredded parmesan cheese by small handfuls. Stir until smooth.
- Pour in the fire roasted tomatoes, turning the heat back up to medium low to warm through.
- After heated through, turn off heat and add back in the reserved pasta, mix well to combine.
- Place shrimp on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
754kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
243mg
(81%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1881IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1881IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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