Yield: 4 servings
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy dinner ready in less than 30 minutes and full of flavor. The creamy pasta and shrimp are seasoned with just the right amount of cajun seasoning for the perfect kick.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne or rigate pasta, cooked al dente and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, seeded diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound shrimp, shells and veins removed
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- Green onions, sliced, optional garnish
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Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, add the olive oil and butter. Once hot, add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, till softened.
- Add the shrimp and half of the cajun seasoning. Cook the shrimp about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp have curled and turned pink. Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add cream and remaining cajun seasoning to the skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not cover.
- Add ½ cup of parmesan cheese, stir until sauce starts to thicken (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Add the pasta and toss to coat. Remove from heat and add back in the shrimp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parmesan and optional green onions.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days. To reheat add a little cream, broth or water to make the sauce creamy. I would not freeze this dish.
- Tails on or off…up to you. When eating shrimp in pasta or rice I prefer to have the tails removed so that I can devour all of the yummy pasta and shrimp without stopping to remove the tails. 😊
- Use the pasta you already have, fettuccine, spaghetti or penne pasta will all work great. Just make sure and cook to al dente so you do not have mushy pasta.
- Taste before you add any salt. I did not add any salt I feel the cajun seasoning is enough. When serving you can lightly sprinkle a little cajun seasoning over the top.
- Kick up the heat by adding cayenne pepper if you like things extra spicy!
- This dish cooks very quickly. Have your ingredients prepared before starting.
- Make sure and cook the pasta al dente, when you add it to the sauce the pasta will cook a little more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 786kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 28g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 366mg, Sodium: 2214mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g