Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Spicy, Indulgent Dinner Delight
This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a spicy and indulgent dish that will delight your taste buds.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and shrimp.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a protein boost, consider adding chicken or sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams