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cajun shrimp pasta recipe

cajun shrimp pasta recipe

This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is bold, creamy, and full of spice and flavor. Quick to make and unforgettable to taste, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that blends comfort with Southern flair.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for Pasta
  • Strainer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon or Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Pasta

  • 8 oz linguine or spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fire-roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Mix Cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Set 1 tsp aside for the sauce.
  • Coat shrimp in Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet. Sear shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic.
  • Stir in flour and reserved Cajun seasoning. Slowly add chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pan.
  • Add fire-roasted tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened and creamy.
  • Toss in cooked pasta and Parmesan. Stir to coat. Return shrimp and combine gently. Serve warm.

Notes

Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce thickens too much. Adjust cayenne for extra heat. Garnish with parsley and serve with garlic bread or salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword cajun, creamy, one pot, Shrimp Pasta, Spicy
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