Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta with succulent shrimp, chorizo and orzo in a creamy spicy sauce. Quick, easy and delicious – basically the perfect one pot meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup (130g) diced chorizo or spicy sausage
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 cup (100g) mushrooms sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into small strips
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) orzo pasta
  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken broth canned or using a stock cube
  • 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp shelled & deveined
  • ¼ cup (60ml) cream heavy / double
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan plus extra, to serve
  • flat leaf parsley chopped, to garnish
  • chilli flakes to garnish
  • Salt and pepper to season as needed
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Instructions

  1. Cook the chorizo in a little olive oil until the edges start getting crispy and the sausage releases some of its spicy oil.
  2. Add the diced onion and mushrooms and pan fry over low heat, stirring, for about five minutes.
  3. Add the sliced pepper, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning and salt. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes.
  4. Stir in the orzo then add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer then lower heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente. Add a splash of water if the pan is dry (orzo absorbs a lot of liquid).
  5. Add the raw shrimp and stir to combine. Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the shrimp turn pink, a couple of minutes.
  6. Turn the heat off. Stir in the cream and grated Parmesan.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with the parsley and chilli flakes and serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1217IU (24%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1217IU 24%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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