Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked fettuccine with bold Cajun flavors and succulent shrimp in a rich, velvety sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests while keeping the cooking stress-free. Experience the delightful dance of spices and creamy goodness in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp, deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- ½ onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the shrimp and chopping garlic, bell peppers, and onions.
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for 30 seconds before adding seasoned shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir constantly while gradually adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Mix well to coat everything evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg