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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 706kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
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
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.
Calories: 706kcal