Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
from favfamilyrecipes.com
30 min
4 servings
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta was inspired by a favorite New Orleans dish. The creamy sauce with the slightly spicy, buttery shrimp is to die for!
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (remove shells and veins)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning is the best!)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup red pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces linguine (cooked al dente)
Directions
- 1
Place thawed shrimp in a bowl. Coat the shrimp in Cajun seasoning.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until shrimp begins to turn pink.
- 3
Add the red pepper and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté another minute or two.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cream, parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5
While sauce is simmering, prepare the linguine according to package instruction.
- 6
Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat.