Description
A quick and easy spicy Cajun shrimp pasta dish perfect for a weeknight meal. This one-pot wonder combines tender shrimp, flavorful Cajun spices, and pasta in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a less creamy sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American