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Bold Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta That’s Amazing

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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A bold and comforting seafood pasta dish with rich, restaurant-style Cajun flavors. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add onion and bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes and their juices. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
  • If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme.

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