CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.
Provided by C
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that makes for the BEST pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes! Buttery cajun shrimp in a creamy cajun sauce mixed with pasta. An easy pasta dish packed with so much flavor!
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the water and cover the pasta to keep warm.
- Coat the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the cajun seasoning. In a deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and saute for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter with the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the diced tomatoes and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium/low heat and continue 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the shrimp and pasta back into the skillet and stir until noodles are coated in sauce and everything is heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 289 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
Steps:
- Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, crushed garlic, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
- Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
- Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
- Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Allow the cream to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
- Toss the creamy sauce and shrimp with cooked pasta of your choice and a splash of the reserved pasta water and serve scattered with fresh parsley and oregano (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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