Description
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a tantalizing dish that brings together plump shrimp and a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner for guests, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. In just 15 minutes, you can serve up a plate of pasta that’s bursting with flavor, making it a favorite among seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike. Customize your dish by adding fresh vegetables for an extra nutritional boost, and enjoy the perfect balance of spice and creaminess in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound raw shrimp (deveined and cleaned)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Olive oil and butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter seasoned with Cajun spices until pink and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream over low heat, stirring until heated; gradually mix in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley or extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg