Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A creamy, cozy shrimp pasta with Cajun spices that brings warmth and balance to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot For boiling pasta
- Skillet For cooking shrimp and sauce
- Mixing bowl For seasoning shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Mix all spices together, reserving 1 tablespoon. Toss shrimp with olive oil and remaining seasoning.
- Melt butter in skillet and cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until curled. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté bell peppers and onion with butter and reserved seasoning until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add heavy cream and parsley, bringing to a gentle simmer to form a creamy sauce.
- Return shrimp and pasta to skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste and use reserved pasta water to create a smooth, glossy sauce texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 1252mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 17mg
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