Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta: A Delightfully Indulgent Dinner
A rich and flavorful pasta dish with a creamy Cajun sauce and succulent shrimp that will make your dinner truly indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, bringing it to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper to taste.
- Can substitute shrimp for chicken or sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- 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: 300 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp, Pasta, Indulgent Dinner