Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
563 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe is a restaurant-quality meal that's ready in just 25 minutes! It's a favorite to impress guests or make for a midweek treat with its bold flavors.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp thawed & peeled
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 small onion chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes julienned
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning see note
- 8 large leaves basil torn
- salt & pepper to taste
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add butter and olive oil to a skillet on medium heat. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until they're lightly browned if you wish (this gives extra flavor).
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute.
- Add the cream and Cajun seasoning, and cook for a few minutes until you have a nice, smooth sauce.
- Add the shrimp in, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce is reduced to your liking. Season with salt & pepper if desired, add the fresh basil, and toss the drained pasta with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning can be quite salty, so be sure to give the dish a taste before adding extra salt & pepper, or use a lower sodium version.
- If you can only find 1 lb. bags of shrimp, use that. You don't need to be spot on 3/4 pounds (they sell 3/4 pound bags where I live).
- I used the julienned (cut into strips) sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil and drained the oil prior to adding them to the pan.
- Feel free to remove the tails of the shrimp. I leave them on for photos but usually remove them in real life. ;)
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1900IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1900IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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