Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Delight Recipe
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a delightful blend of spicy and cheesy flavors, featuring succulent shrimp and fresh vegetables in a rich sauce. It's a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
Servings 4
Calories 600kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until it simmers, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Plate the pasta, garnishing with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with a drizzle of olive oil and whole cherry tomatoes on top.