Description

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is loaded with bold Cajun seasoning, tender shrimp, and a rich, garlicky cream sauce. It’s spicy, savory, and silky-smooth—everything you want in a comforting pasta dish with a bit of heat!

Ingredients

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12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream and broth. Bring to a simmer.
Add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be slightly thinner.
Add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.

Use store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning—adjust heat level to taste.