Cajun Shrimp Pasta - Creole Heaven
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp Pasta - Creole Heaven
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Cajun shrimp pasta has an explosion of flavor that can't be beat. This spicy shrimp pasta recipe results in a dish that combines perfectly-cooked shrimp and tender pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that will have your taste buds singing! They don't call it Creole heaven for nothing.
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 pound Shrimp raw, medium sized, peeled and deveined
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced
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Instructions
- In a medium to large pot, cook pasta noodles according to package directions with salt. Once the noodles are cooked to tenderness, pour off and reserve ½ cup pasta liquid and set aside. Drain remaining liquid and keep the noodles warm on the stove top or covered.
- In a small bowl combine olive oil, and 2 ½ tablespoons of the cajun seasoning - reserve 1 teaspoon of the cajun seasoning for later use. Coat the deveined and peeled shrimp with this oil and seasoning mixture
- Heat a large skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp in a single layer across the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Only turn the shrimp over once. Shrimp is cooked when it turns opaque and firm, and depending on the kind of shrimp you use can turn pink. Do not overcook shrimp or it will turn rubbery and chewy. Remove shrimp from the pan and place on a plate so that it will not continue to cook from the heat of the pan.
- In the hot pan over medium/ high heat add remaining butter and cook the onion, minced garlic and the reserved 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning. Saute till onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, and stir. Reduce heat to medium low and allow the cream to come to a low bubble.
- Turn off the heat. Add the cheese and stir till smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick add some of the reserved pasta water one spoon at a time to thin down to desired thickness.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- To take this dish to the next level, check out our list of what to serve with shrimp. You'll find many ideas that will pull you out of your culinary routine and please your friends and family.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
268mg
(89%)
Sodium
1003mg
(42%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2722IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
306mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 268mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2722IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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