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Cajun Shrimp Pasta - Creole Heaven

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the heavy cream, and stir. Reduce heat to medium low and allow the cream to come to a low bubble.
  6. Turn off the heat. Add the cheese and stir till smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat.
  8. If the sauce is too thick add some of the reserved pasta water one spoon at a time to thin down to desired thickness.
  9. 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

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

% 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.