Description
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a high-protein meal ready in just 30 minutes. It features succulent shrimp in a rich, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet with the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, use seafood broth instead of chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg