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How to Make Cajun Shrimp Pasta at Home

If you're in the mood for something creamy and delicious, look no further than this cajun shrimp pasta recipe! This dish is easy to make at home and only takes a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 429
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound raw shrimp deveined, cleaned, tail removed
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning *see note below, use this quantity if making my homemade seasoning blend; may turn out too salty if using store bought
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring water to boil. Add salt. Cook pasta to al dente doneness. Drain pasta and make sure to keep at least 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside the pasta to drain.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce and shrimp. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil and cajun seasoning. Mix well.
  3. Large skillet on medium heat. Butter should be melted. Place shrimp in one layer. Cook until golden brown, turning once. To allow enough space, you may need to cook shrimp in two batches. After cooking is complete, transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  4. Pour heavy cream into a pan. Scrape bottoms to loosen food stuck to the bottom. Allow cream to bubble. Turn heat down to low, and add parmesan cheese. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta. To thin the sauce, add pasta water one tablespoon at time until you achieve the desired consistency.