Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta
A creamy Tomato Alfredo Sauce, tossed together with yummy pasta and perfectly sautéed Cajun seasoned shrimp to make this easy Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta! It's an incredibly delicious dish that you can make with just a handful of ingredients in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (uncooked, such as fettuccine)
- 12 ounces large shrimp (uncooked, shells removed)
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes ((1 can))
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 3 leaves fresh basil (chopped for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning. In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides until pink, it shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet and heat until butter melts over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then cook for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- 4
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, bring to a simmer then turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 6
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss everything well together.
- 7
Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan cheese if preferred, and serve immediately.