Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A bold and creamy pasta dish loaded with Cajun-spiced shrimp and rich Parmesan sauce. A quick and easy dinner that packs serious flavor.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- Large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- - 8 oz penne pasta
- - 1 tbsp kosher salt for water
- - 1 lb raw shrimp peeled, deveined
- - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tbsp butter
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- In skillet, sauté shrimp in butter over medium-high heat until pink. Remove from pan.
- Add heavy cream to skillet. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp. Stir to coat. Thin sauce if needed with pasta water.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best melt.
- Control the spice by adjusting cayenne or Cajun blend.
- Optional add-ins: bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes.
- Control the spice by adjusting cayenne or Cajun blend.
- Optional add-ins: bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes.