Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Shrimp Pasta recipe is deliciously buttery and robustly flavored with homemade Cajun seasoning! You will have this fancy yet easy seafood pasta from pan to plate in less than 15 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound medium raw frozen shrimp shelled and deveined, thawed
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine uncooked
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (if using my Cajun seasoning recipe)
- ½ stick butter room temperature (¼ cup)
- 6 cloves garlic cut into halves
- 1 pc lemon
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped for garnishing - optional
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan for topping - optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with cajun seasoning then set aside until ready to use.½ pound medium raw frozen shrimp, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and discard the rest.8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine, 8 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt
- In a large skillet, heat1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook each side for 2 minutes or until cooked. Remove from oil and transfer to a bowl.¼ cup olive oil
- Add the rest of the oil and butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until limp and aromatic.½ stick butter, 6 cloves garlic
- Next, add the cajun seasoning and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir and cook for a minute. Squeeze half of the lemon into the sauce. Cut the remaining half into quarters for serving later.1 pc lemon, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer pasta to serving dish or to individual plates.
- Top with cooked shrimp and sprinkle with some chopped parsley and grated parmesan, if desired.1 tablespoon parsley, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
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Notes
- If your pasta is too dry, add more of the reserved pasta water until you get the right texture.
- Add more or less of the cajun seasoning to your liking. Add cayenne pepper powder or chili powder for added spiciness is desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2210IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg