Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Decadent Homemade Delight
A creamy and spicy shrimp pasta dish that brings the flavors of Cajun cuisine into your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss fettuccine with the shrimp sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- This pasta can be spicier by adding more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 23 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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