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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is fettuccini noodles cooked al dente and tossed with Cajun-seasoned shrimp and a creamy, Cajun-seasoned sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 706kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8 ounces fettuccini noodles
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, uncooked, tail off, deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Noodles

  • In a large pot filled with water, add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add noodles and cook al dente, according to package directions.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
  • Add oil to the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

Shrimp

  • Season the shrimp on all sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • To a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and heat until oil is sizzling.
  • When the oil is hot, add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Tent to keep warm.

Sauce

  • To the same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add onions and cook until softened (8-10 minutes).
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream, ½ cup pasta water, parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and add noodles to the skillet. (If you want a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.)
  • Add shrimp. Toss to combine.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Served topped with parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal