Description
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a flavorful dish. It features succulent shrimp and a rich, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound pasta, your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the shrimp and add vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun