Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add the Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the shrimp while cooking.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg