Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A creamy pasta topped with succulent shrimp and a kick of Cajun spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp and Cajun seasoning until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce by pouring in heavy cream and adding Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing until well coated, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Perfectly cooked shrimp should not be rubbery; monitor closely as they change color quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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