Cajun · Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Cajun pasta with shrimp, bell peppers, and parmesan.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe

15 minutes prep · 25 minutes cooking · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 12 oz Penne pasta
  • 2 item Bell peppers
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 clove Garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and saute quickly; remove from pan.
  3. Cook peppers and garlic in the same skillet.
  4. Add cream and parmesan, then loosen with pasta water as needed.
  5. Toss in pasta and shrimp and serve.

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