Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
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This Cajun shrimp pasta is loaded with succulent shrimp and comforting noodles simmered in a creamy, spicy tomato sauce, perfectly spiced and easy to make!
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Ingredients
FOR THE PASTA
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – use bell pepper for milder)
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce optional, for extra saucy
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings
- 8 ounces pasta noodles I’m using penne noodles
- ¾ cup heavy cream use sour cream or crema for a lighter version
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
FOR THE CAJUN SHRIMP
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasonings
- For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
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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
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Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3164IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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