Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta delivers bold flavors to your dinner table in under 30 minutes! Succulent, perfectly seasoned shrimp are nestled in a rich, creamy sauce and tossed with tender pasta for a meal that’s full of flavor and ready in no time. This Cajun Pasta is comfort food with a Cajun kick!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
16 ounces
Medium Shrimp:
16 ounces, peeled and deveined
Old Bay Seasoning:
2 tablespoons
Chili Powder:
1 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
1 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
½ teaspoon
Salted Butter:
3 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Heavy Cream:
2 cups
Parmesan Cheese:
4 ounces, freshly shredded
Fire Roasted Tomatoes:
14.5 ounces
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Season Shrimp: Pat dry shrimp and toss in a mixture of Old Bay seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Sear shrimp in butter and olive oil until opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fire roasted tomatoes. Heat through.
- Combine: Stir in pasta and top with cooked shrimp, Parmesan, and parsley.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days; reheat gently to prevent rubbery shrimp.
- Avoid freezing due to texture changes; best when fresh.
- Consider prepping pasta and shrimp ahead for quick assembly.
- Frozen shrimp can be used; ensure they are thawed and dried before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 782 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 578mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 239mg
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