Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Delightful Indulgence at Home
A delicious and creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe that you can easily make at home for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and shrimp, then season with Cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp is pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and diced tomatoes; mix until cheese is melted.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream with chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta