Description
A quick and creamy Cajun shrimp pasta dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked linguine and toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, shrimp recipe, pasta recipe