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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo in a little olive oil until the edges start getting crispy and the sausage releases some of its spicy oil.
- Add the diced onion and mushrooms and pan fry over low heat, stirring, for about five minutes.
- Add the sliced pepper, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning and salt. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes.
- 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).
- 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.
- Turn the heat off. Stir in the cream and grated Parmesan.
- 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
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
% 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.