Cajun & Creole Free recipe

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

If you have never made Cajun Shrimp Pasta at home, this is the version to start with: shrimp and pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 22 min Additional: 3 min Total: 30 min

30Minutes

4Servings

4.5Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 lb shrimp, peeled
12 oz fettuccine
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tomato diced
3 green onions

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

700Calories

45gFat

34gCarbs

39gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Cook the fettuccine in salted water to al dente, then drain.
Step 2
Toss the shrimp with half the Cajun seasoning. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet and cook the shrimp 1.5 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
Step 3
Add the remaining butter and garlic to the pan and cook 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the cream and the rest of the Cajun seasoning and simmer 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the Parmesan until smooth, then add the pasta, shrimp, and tomato.
Step 6
Toss to coat, top with green onions, and serve.

Cook's tips

This tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have had time to sit together in the fridge.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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