Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Experience the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with this delightful Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish features tender shrimp seasoned with homemade Cajun spices, vibrant bell peppers, and bowtie pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can impress your family and friends with a meal that combines rich taste and beautiful presentation. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it with any vegetables you have on hand, while the luscious sauce perfectly coats every bite. Dive into a bowl of comfort food that promises to satisfy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 bell peppers (1 green, 1 red de-stemmed, seeded, diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced (3/4 cup))
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped + more for serving)
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine shrimp with olive oil and half the Cajun seasoning in a bowl until coated.
- Sauté the seasoned shrimp in butter until cooked through, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced bell peppers and onions with the remaining butter and seasoning until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer; return shrimp to skillet along with cooked pasta.
- Toss everything to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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