Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta combines juicy shrimp, bold spices, and a velvety sauce for a dish that’s both comforting and full of flavor. Easy to customize and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Colander
- Pot for Pasta
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 8 oz bowtie pasta cooked al dente
Instructions
- Peel, devein, and remove tails from shrimp. Set aside.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Toss shrimp with olive oil and most of the spice blend. Reserve 1 tbsp for sauce.
- Dice peppers and onion. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add veggies to skillet with remaining butter and reserved spices. Sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, then heavy cream. Simmer and stir in parsley.
- Return shrimp to skillet. Add cooked pasta and splash of pasta water. Toss to coat and serve.
Notes
Swap pasta for rice or add sausage for variety. Adjust spice to taste and garnish with lemon if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3.5mg
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