Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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The Perfect Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
How to make The Perfect Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta balances bold southern spices with a velvety finish by pairing sautéed aromatics and succulent shrimp with a rich tomato-cream sauce. The dish features:
Tender Linguine: A half-pound of pasta boiled separately to provide the perfect canvas for the sauce.
Zesty Protein: A full pound of shrimp seared with onion, garlic, and smoky Cajun seasoning.
Velvety Rose Sauce: A combination of diced tomatoes and heavy whipping cream that creates a rich, silky coating.
Customizable Heat: A savory, restaurant-quality profile that can be adjusted with extra seasoning to suit your spice preference.
The Perfect Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
15 min
15 min
4
Main Courses
United States
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (half a pound) of linguine
- 1 pound of cleaned and deveined shrimp
- 1tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic (1-2 cloves of garlic)
- 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (or more according to your taste)
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) of diced tomatoes
- ½ cup of heavy whipping cream
Directions
Step 1
Start by boiling half a pound of linguine.
Step 2
In a separate pan, cook a pound of cleaned and deveined shrimp until pink. Move shrimp to plate.
Step 3
To the same pan add a tablespoon of olive oil, along with a diced yellow onion, 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (or more according to your taste).
Step 4
Cook for a few minutes, then add a can of diced tomatoes and half a cup of heavy whipping cream. Let it simmer until it thickens and toss in cooked pasta, add the shrimp back in to the pan.
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