Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipes

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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This is a fast and easy dish that does not require whipping cream for the sauce. I made it with skim milk and it turned out just fine. We use a lot a cajun spice so adjust to your tastes.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti or 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
parmesan cheese, to top

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dete; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp from skillet (some shrimp may not be cooked completely) and set aside.
Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning into the butter. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Return shrimp to sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until shrimp is done. Season with salt.
Top pasta with shrimp sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste.

Provided by C

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

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Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that makes for the BEST pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes! Buttery cajun shrimp in a creamy cajun sauce mixed with pasta. An easy pasta dish packed with so much flavor!

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more to serve)
2 Tbsp parsley to garnish ( (optional))

Steps:

Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the water and cover the pasta to keep warm.
Coat the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the cajun seasoning. In a deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and saute for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter with the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the diced tomatoes and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream, remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium/low heat and continue 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Add the shrimp and pasta back into the skillet and stir until noodles are coated in sauce and everything is heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 289 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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