Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and easy meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., fettuccine, linguine)
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun or Creole seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped red bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add garlic and smoked paprika, sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low, add heavy cream, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return shrimp to skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 270mg