Description
Savor the rich flavors of this quick and easy Cajun shrimp pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red and green)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- 3. Add Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and minced garlic until fragrant and soft, around 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until combined with vegetables. Simmer gently for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Toss Everything Together: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet along with drained pasta. Mix well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- 6. Add Finishing Touches: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt or more Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based alternative.
- Consider adding spinach or other colorful vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg