Description
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a deliciously indulgent dish that combines succulent shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich and spicy cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. The vibrant flavors and aromas will make your kitchen feel like a gourmet restaurant. Quick to prepare, this dish is flexible enough to accommodate your favorite vegetables for a personalized twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg