Description
A delicious and flavorful Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce and pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Cajun Pasta, Spicy Pasta