Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi
Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi has blackened shrimp nestled into a creamy sauce with added pasta and corn for a delicious dish with a little kick.
Servings: 4
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
- green onion, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add cavatappi noodles to a pot of boiling salted water. Cook al dente according to package directions (8-9 minutes for cavatappi).
- While the noodles are cooking, prepare the shrimp and sauce.
- Season the shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. When melted, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add heavy cream. Bring the heavy cream to a low simmer, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan as you go.
- Reduce the heat to low and add tomato paste, sour cream, and parmesan. Stir together until the parmesan is completely melted.
- Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and corn to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal