Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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4.9
40 reviews
Excellent
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- 500 g (1lb) Shrimp peeled and deveined, or prawns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic crushed fresh
- 1 cup white wine I used Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
- 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.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
- Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
- 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.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
- 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
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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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% 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.
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4.9
40 reviews
Excellent
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