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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This quick and easy 20-minute seafood pasta recipe is made with plump shrimp and caramelized peppers and onions seasoned with Cajun spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
411 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 pound Shrimp (whole, peeled and deveined – thawed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 medium onion (any color, thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (cored and sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- scallions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Toss with Cajun seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of the olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 20 seconds, then add peppers and onions. Cook until they begin to caramelize, stirring frequently, about 5-6 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan then add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp until bright pink, turning once, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to overcook shrimp.
- Stir in the reserved pasta, peppers and onions and toss well. Add additional salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with minced scallions if you wish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
888mg
(37%)
Potassium
343mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1424IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1424IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.