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Cajun Shrimp Pasta: Discover the Best Easy Recipe!

A delicious and easy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with creamy sauce and fettuccine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the cooked fettuccine and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes when cooking the shrimp.
  • To make it lighter, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.

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