Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe. Perfectly seasoned shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, creamy sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Sauté in olive oil until cooked through; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, bell peppers, and onion. Add cream, broth, cheeses, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp and pasta to skillet. Toss to coat in sauce. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Pairs well with garlic bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
