Description
Enjoy a vibrant dish of Cajun shrimp pasta, featuring juicy shrimp and creamy sauce that brings a delightful explosion of flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
For the Pasta:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving some starchy water.
For the Sauce:
- 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 2. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and chopped bell pepper; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine:
- 1. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce mix, adding reserved starchy water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 2. Plate your Cajun shrimp pasta and top with extra cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg