Cajun Shrimp Pasta is an insanely delectable, spicy pasta topped with sautéed Cajun shrimp, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a thick, creamy sauce.
This shrimp spaghetti supper takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and is sure to become a family favorite!
Spicy and creamy are two of my all-time favorite flavors! I adore anything with a hint of heat, whether dried spices or fresh chiles.
On the other hand, I adore anything thick and creamy. Consider a pasta dish that is both hot and creamy, complete with shrimp.
Yes, this cajun shrimp pasta is exactly what you need for tonight’s meal.
Consider big and juicy shrimp seasoned in Cajun spices and cooked in olive oil and garlic over a bed of light yet creamy pasta made with whipped cream and Parmesan cheese. Are you drooling?
I certainly do. I could eat the entire pan of Cajun Shrimp Pasta!
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta dish strikes the ideal balance. The penne pasta is cooked al dente.
The shrimp are seasoned with cajun seasoning, and the cherry tomatoes and spinach add a nutritious touch to the spicy pasta.
It’s nutritious and insanely tasty, making it ideal for hectic weeknights or a memorable weekend supper. Additionally, it’s simple to prepare and family-friendly.
If you’re a lover of Chili’s Cajun Shrimp Pasta, you’re no longer required to visit.
Making this at home is unquestionably more affordable and healthier, and you can prepare it as frequently as you like without spending an arm and a leg.
This recipe has a low-calorie count of 563 calories per serving.
INGREDIENTS:
- Penne or fusili pasta, 12 oz. (340 g)
- Peeled, deveined, and tail-on 10 oz. (280 g) shrimp
- 1 tsp seasoning Cajun
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, coarsely minced
- 2 c. chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Season with salt or season to taste
- 3 sprinklings of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Parsley, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
- 1. Cook the pasta while following the directions on the package. The shrimp is marinated in Cajun flavor before cooking.
- In a medium-sized pan, combine the butter and olive oil and warm through. Add the shrimp after the garlic has been cooking for a few minutes until it has brown. Stir in the chicken stock and heavy cream a few times before serving. Taste and adjust the amount of salt and cayenne pepper as desired.
- Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce in the pan before serving. Mix the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach until well combined in a medium bowl. As soon as they begin to wilt, turn off the heat. Minced parsley and Parmesan cheese are served right away.