Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Deliciously Indulgent Weeknight Meal
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is perfect for a weeknight meal, bringing together bold flavors and a deliciously indulgent sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until the shrimp are pink.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg