Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Simple and Flavorful Home-Cooked Delight
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This Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe combines bold flavors with a simple cooking method for a delightful dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp is pink.
- Reduce heat; add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until combined.
- Toss cooked linguine with the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- This dish can be topped with fresh parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg