Cajun Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Description
Cajun Shrimp Pasta features peeled and deveined shrimp tossed with Cajun seasoning and quickly pan-cooked to retain juiciness and a slightly spicy flavor. The pasta is cooked separately and then mixed with a creamy sauce made by simmering heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper, and shredded Parmesan until thick and luscious enough to coat the noodles. The shrimp are arranged on top of the pasta, which is garnished with additional Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and chopped parsley for freshness and color contrast.
The sauce’s richness complements the spiced shrimp, creating a balanced and indulgent pasta dish. The tomatoes provide a subtle acidity and freshness that cut through the creaminess. This pasta works well as a main course with minimal sides since it combines protein, starch, and sauce in one dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, I use 31-40 count
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning plus more for garnish
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- In small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.
- Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce, cook until melted.
- Drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with the sauce and arrange the shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, tomatoes and parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 382mg | 127% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1590IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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