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Cajun Shrimp Pasta: Discover a Creamy Delight Today!

A creamy and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich sauce and pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 480

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)

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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.

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