Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Dive into this flavorful Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that’s quick and easy. Enjoy every spicy bite while making unforgettable memories around the table!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound raw shrimp (deveined, cleaned, tail removed)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, stirring until simmering.
- Add shrimp and cooked pasta back into the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well-combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 270mg
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