Description
Cajun shrimp pasta is a vibrant dish that brings together succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe takes just a short time to prepare and guarantees an explosion of flavors in every bite. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell peppers and cook until they soften.
- 3. Add garlic and shrimp: Stir in minced garlic and shrimp; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- 4. Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- 5. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well to coat with sauce.
- 6. Finish: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg