Description
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the bold flavors of New Orleans to your table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with zesty Cajun spices and fresh garlic, all enveloped in a creamy sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings with friends. You can easily customize this dish by adding seasonal vegetables or swapping shrimp for chicken, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt (for pasta water)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp seasoned with half of the Cajun seasoning; cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta and shrimp; add reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg