Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
518 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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This Shrimp Pasta recipe is deliciously buttery and robustly flavored with homemade Cajun seasoning! You will have this fancy yet easy seafood pasta from pan to plate in less than 15 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dish.
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Ingredients
- ½ pound medium raw frozen shrimp shelled and deveined, thawed
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine uncooked
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (if using my Cajun seasoning recipe)
- ½ tick butter room temperature (¼ cup)
- 6 cloves garlic cut into halves
- 1 pc lemon
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped for garnishing - optional
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan for topping - optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with cajun seasoning then set aside until ready to use.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and discard the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook each side for 2 minutes or until cooked. Remove from oil and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the rest of the oil and butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until limp and aromatic.
- Next, add the cajun seasoning and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir and cook for a minute. Squeeze half of the lemon into the sauce. Cut the remaining half into quarters for serving later.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer pasta to serving dish or to individual plates.
- Top with cooked shrimp and sprinkle with some chopped parsley and grated parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- If your pasta is too dry, add more of the reserved pasta water until you get the right texture.
- Add more or less of the cajun seasoning to your liking. Add cayenne pepper powder or chili powder for added spiciness is desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
518kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2210IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2210IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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