Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a decadent pasta with shrimp sautéed in a creamy sauce and tossed with pasta. Great for date night or any day you want to indulge.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword cajun, pasta, shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 458kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound dried pasta such as linguine or fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 green bell pepper chopped small
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound 51-60 count prawns, peeled and deveined
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Start the water for your pasta and cook according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once butter has melted add garlic, shallots and bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened, the bell peppers will still be a bit crunchy, about 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream, sour cream and Cajun seasoning to pan. Stir to combine and cook until warmed through about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
Once your pasta is finished cooking, strain and add to sauce, toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes, toss once more. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed.

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