Description
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a flavorful dish that combines shrimp, pasta, and a spicy creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta of your choice.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy cajun shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta, cajun pasta