Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
570 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing onion and jalapeño in vegetable oil, followed by minced garlic for aroma. Fire-roasted tomatoes and optional tomato sauce are added along with Cajun seasoning and simmered to develop deep, spicy flavors. Meanwhile, penne pasta is cooked al dente and set aside.
Shrimp are tossed with Cajun seasoning and cooked separately in oil until opaque and tender. The sauce is enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to add richness and smoothness. The cooked pasta and shrimp are then combined into the sauce, ensuring all components are thoroughly coated.
The completed dish features creamy, spicy, and savory notes characteristic of Cajun cuisine. Garnishing with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes enhances both taste and presentation. This pasta works well as a main dish for dinner with its balance of seafood and pasta in a seasoned cream sauce.
Ingredients
FOR THE PASTA
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – use bell pepper for milder)
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounce fire-roasted tomato canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce optional, for extra saucy
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces pasta I’m using penne noodles, noodles
- ¾ cup heavy cream use sour cream or crema for a lighter version
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese + more for serving, grated
FOR THE CAJUN SHRIMP
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- parsley for garnish, fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
- red pepper flakes for garnish, fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Cajun seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop. You can simmer longer if you’d like.
- While simmering, cook the pasta noodles in lightly salted boiling water to al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a separate large pan to medium-high heat.
- Toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasonings, then add to the pan. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Stir the heavy cream and parmesan cheese into the simmering sauce until nice and creamy.
- Into the sauce, stir in the cooked pasta and cooked shrimp.
- Garnish and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3164IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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