Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A rich and creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta made in just 20 minutes, full of bold flavor and customizable heat.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- - Large skillet
- - Cheese grater
- - Wooden spoon
- - Tongs
Ingredients
- - 8 oz penne pasta
- - 1 tbsp kosher salt for boiling water
- - 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tbsp butter
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- - Reserved pasta water if needed
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and cook shrimp until golden. Remove.
- Add cream to the same skillet. Simmer and stir in Parmesan.
- Return shrimp and pasta to pan. Toss to coat.
- Thin with pasta water if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use homemade Cajun seasoning for best flavor
- Freshly grated cheese melts better
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they cook fast!
- Freshly grated cheese melts better
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they cook fast!