The Perfect Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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

The Perfect Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

15 min

Servings

4

Category

Main Courses

Origin

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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