Description
Cajun shrimp pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy sauce, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked linguine, bringing the vibrant flavors of Louisiana to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Linguine pasta: 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Large shrimp: 1 lb (about 450 g), peeled and deveined
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Bell peppers: 1 red and 1 green, sliced
- Onion: 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the same skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Add cooked linguine and shrimp back into the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in chopped parsley and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for better texture and flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free, substitute linguine with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta, Cajun cuisine, quick dinner, creamy pasta