Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp, rich heavy cream, and zesty Cajun seasoning, all enveloping tender fettuccine. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a delightful explosion of flavors with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red and yellow)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and minced garlic. Sauté until peppers soften (about 1-2 minutes).
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently; let simmer until slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the skillet, fold in cooked fettuccine, and mix in Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg