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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Cajun shrimp pasta is made with sauteed spiced shrimp served over creamy pasta, then finished off with fresh tomatoes. An easy dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 572 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cajun
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 shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
382mg
(127%)
Sodium
653mg
(27%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1590IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572
% 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.