Description
A delightful and creamy pasta dish infused with Cajun spices and succulent shrimp, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic, diced onion, and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Add shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine: Fold cooked pasta into the creamy mixture until coated. Adjust seasoning and add black pepper to taste.
- Garnish: Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Be careful not to overcook shrimp to retain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, Cajun shrimp, family recipe, comfort food