Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Here’s a delicious Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe — creamy, spicy, and full of flavor!

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🌶️ Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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🦐 Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade, see below)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

For the pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or linguine

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth (or pasta water)

• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

• 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Lemon wedges (optional)

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🔥 Homemade Cajun Seasoning (optional)

Mix together:

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (more for heat)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta:
   Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water. Set aside.

2. Cook the shrimp:

   • Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

   • Remove and set aside.

3. Make the sauce:

   • In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil.

   • Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.

   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

   • Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.

   • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Combine:

   • Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss to coat.

   • Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

   • Simmer 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

   • Serve hot!

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🍷 Serving Tip

Pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a crisp white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay).

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Would you like me to give you a lighter (less creamy) or extra spicy version of this recipe too?