Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A creamy and spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta combines perfectly seasoned shrimp with tender fettuccine in a rich, cheesy sauce. Ideal for a quick, flavorful dinner with a touch of heat.
Equipment
- 1 pot for cooking pasta
- 1 skillet for cooking shrimp and sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the seasoned shrimp until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan to the skillet, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as desired, then toss in cooked pasta and shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes before serving for extra heat.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2 days.