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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 612 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • 500 g (1lb) shrimp / prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp crushed fresh garlic
  • 1 cup white wine I used Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
  2. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook  according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
  3. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, crushed garlic, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
  4. Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
  5. Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
  6. Remove and set aside. 
  7. In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
  8. Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
  9. Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Allow the cream to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  11. Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through. 
  12. Toss the creamy sauce and shrimp with cooked pasta of your choice and a splash of the reserved pasta water and serve scattered with fresh parsley and oregano (optional).

Nutrition Information

Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 205mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3053IU (61%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3053IU 61%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.